Last year, our BBQ bash was such a hit, it felt like the perfect family reunion, a best friend get together, or a neighborhood block party! So we decided to invite everyone back this year for tacos and more! Join us on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 5:30-8pm for our Nacho Average Gala! The event will feature a gift basket raffle, live entertainment, Barrio Food Truck, and family friendly games. The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum plays a vital … Read More
The Chagrin Falls Historical Society and Museum presents the Chagrin Falls Community 4th of July Celebration! In partnership with Safe Routes Chagrin and the D.A.R. please join us beginning at 8:30am for a fun and family friendly day of events in Triangle Park! During the events in Triangle Park, make sure to stop by the tables from our community partners: DAR, Wreaths Across America! Schedule of Events for Sunday, July 4, 20228:30am Registration begins for Pet Parade & Bike Parade9:00am … Read More
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Explore Chagrin Falls this summer! Walking TourJoin our tour guide and learn more about the historic structures in the West Side Historic District and Downtown Historic District. Tickets are $5 for members of the Historical Society, and $10 for non-members; payments can be made with cash or check the day of the tour. Tour goers can meet their tour guide at the Bandstand in Triangle Park. Please contact us at 440-247-4695 for more information. Sat., June 11th – 10:00am – … Read More
The Historical Society has a wonderful relationship with Chagrin Falls Schools. We have been able to teach lessons within the classroom and host field trips to the museum. During the 2020/2021 school year, John and Ruth were able to teach the high school U.S. history and Government classes via Zoom. For the 2021/2022 school year, we have been able to go back into the classrooms! In December 2021, Ruth and volunteer Jaclyn Drum taught Chagrin history to the kindergarten classes … Read More
Zo joined the Chagrin History Center in 2000. She helped research material for Chagrin Falls: An Ohio Village History by Laura Gorretta. She served as Program Chair for two years, chaired the Technology Committee, and served on the Publications Committee. Zo became the Photo Archivist in 2006 and, along with other volunteers, has digitized and catalogued over 14,000 photographs. She became Archivist in 2024. Zo has a degree in mathematics from Cleveland State University and has worked as a social … Read More
Sally is the Assistant Curator for the History Center. She has been volunteering for us for nearly ten years. Sally is an expert on exhibit display, events, and programs. She is always helping and consistently brightens up a room whenever she is at the Museum. Sally is also a member of the Collections, Exhibits, Home Tour, Gala, and Garden Committees. Sally is a retired nurse from the Cleveland Clinic and lives in the Village with her husband, Hawk, and furry … Read More
Ruth has been the Executive Director of the Chagrin History Center since August 2018. Born and raised on the west side of Cleveland, Ruth made the most east and now lives in Geauga County. She has a BA in History from Hiram College and a MA in History with specialization in Museum Studies from Cleveland State University. Ruth has worked at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland, American Cancer Society in both the Cleveland and Akron offices, and at the Shaker … Read More
Marnie finds the Chagrin History Center an amazing place to work and feels grateful to be a part of it. She has done a number of things at the museum, which currently includes coordinating with other staff members on projects such as exhibits and events. Marnie’s responsibilities within this range from identifying and sourcing objects to photographing and cataloguing them. Her favorite aspect of working at the Chagrin History Center is working with everyone here and carrying out everything that … Read More
Pat, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, has been a member of the Chagrin History Center since 1972 – 52 years! She has served on various committees during that time and has a working knowledge if many aspects of the museum. As Curator, Pat is tasked with keeping track of items donated to the museum as well as serving as chairperson of the Collection Committee in which she works ‘hand in glove’ with the Museum’s archivists. Pat is also responsible … Read More
Maddie is a recent graduate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a BFA in Art History and Costume Design. After moving home from San Francisco, she began interning at the Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum in August of 2021. She works primarily with the Textiles Collection, organizing and documenting the Museum’s vast collection of historical garments. A new adventure ensues each day working in the textiles room, from preserving glamorous 1920s shoes to researching elaborate … Read More
Ken serves as the Chagrin History Center’s Facilities Manager and on its Board of Trustees. He was heavily involved with the restoration and renovation of 87 East Washington Street after the museum moved there from the Shute Building at 21 Walnut Street in 2015. Outside of the Chagrin History Center, Ken is part of the Village Council and Chagrin Valley Jaycees. In his spare time, Ken enjoys working on his 1910 Buick Model 10 and 1966 Mustang convertible.
John’s first career was as an educator. He taught 1st grade at Orange, worked as a school psychologist for the East Shore Regional Resource Center and for 20 years, was a school psychologist for Mayfield Schools. For 6 years he taught a course for CSU entitled, Working With Parents of Exceptional Children. His second career was as a volunteer. For 15 years John was active as a trustee for the CFHS Alumni Association serving on the Scholarship and Athletic HOF … Read More
Carolyn first volunteered as a member of the Program Committee in 2001. When she mentioned to Scrap Zalba, past President, that her expertise was in accounting, he quickly handed over the checkbook! With her experience as an auditor in the not-for-profit world, Carolyn was Treasurer from 2002-2023. She enjoys the pursuit of the unaccounted-for dollar as well as other tasks assigned to her. Now in her new position at President, Carolyn looks forward to shepherding the organization through its 75th … Read More
Hats, jewelry, and purses, oh my! The Chagrin Falls Historical Society & Museum’s new exhibit “Finishing Touches: The Story of Wardrobe Accessories” opens March 19th and will run through June 18th (Now Extended through September 3rd). Come wander through our stylish exhibit where we’ll take you back in time to a world filled to the brim with men, women, and children’s unique adornments and fabulous frills. Admission to the museum is free and we are open Thursday 2-7, and Friday-Saturday … Read More