Posts by: Ware Petznick, Director of Education & Administration

Sara & Christopher Main Donates Mother’s Dolls

By On April 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment

 

Sara & Christopher Main of Shaker Heights generously donated two dolls and their exquisitely handmade clothing to the Shaker Historical Society recently. We are thrilled to add “Violet”, a ca. 1870 china doll, and “Emily”, a ca. 1909 German biscuit porcelain doll, to our doll collection. Also among the Main’s donation are two ca. Read more »

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Shaker Rapid Tokens Donation

By On April 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Tim Krogg of Maple Heights generously donated 54 original Shaker Rapid train tokens in March 2013.

What is even better is that he shared his story in how he came to possess these rare artifacts from the yellow P.C.C Shaker Rapid trains. When RTA took over the Shaker green and blue lines in the mid-1980s, Read more »

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9th Annual Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights Weekend!

By On April 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Shaker Historical Society is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights weekend extravaganza!

The Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family and a wonderful way to spend your Father’s Day weekend.

Weekend festivities include:

 

Twilight in the Garden Party

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Coming Soon to the Shaker Historical Society: An Exhibition Featuring the Architecture of Shaker Heights!

By On March 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Our next – exhibit will be comprised of different and detailed aspects of Shaker Heights Architecture. We will answer the age old question, “What is that?” for the elegant details that are frequently featured in Shaker Heights. The exhibition will educate viewers about – classic architectural styles, and it will highlight the incredible individuals Read more »

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9th Annual Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights Weekend!

By On March 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Shaker Historical Society is pleased to announce the ninth Annual Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights weekend extravaganza! The Gracious Gardens of Shaker Heights is a fun filled weekend for the entire family and a wonderful way to spend your Father’s Day weekend. Weekend festivities include:

Twilight in the Garden Party

Saturday, June 15, Read more »

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An Afternoon with President Lincoln

By On February 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Shaker Historical Society (SHS), 16740 South Park Blvd. in Shaker Heights, OH proudly presents a lecture entitled with “An Afternoon with President Lincoln “on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:00 pm.

Listen, learn and travel back in time to 1865 to hear President Lincoln in this unusual setting will talk about his life, beliefs, Read more »

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Movers and Shakers – An Evening to Celebrate Shaker Heights Visionaries

By On December 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Saturday, November 17th  6:00 – 12:00 p.m.

An Evening to Celebrate Shaker Heights Visionarieshonors outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to the community through exemplary leadership, service and philanthropy.

The 2012 Shaker Heights Visionaries include:

Nancy & Bernie Karr

Chris & Tom Stevens

The Honorable Read more »

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Bike Tours

Bike Tours beginning April 15!

By On March 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Rent a bike or bring your own to enjoy the beauty and celebrate the history of Shaker Heights!  Read more here or call 216.921.1201 with any questions!

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New faces and fun events!

By On March 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

My name is Lauren Kotmel and I am a new special event intern at The Shaker Historical Society. Currently, I am a graduate student at John Carroll University earning my M.A. in Nonprofit Administration. I also hold a B.A. in English from Kent State University with minors in Women’s Studies and International Relations, and a Read more »

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Wisconsin native becomes a Shaker expert!

By On March 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Hello everyone! This will be my first blog posting as an intern for The Shaker Historical Society, so here is a little background on how I got such an exciting opportunity. First of all my name is Kelsey Bayer and I am “new” to the Cleveland, OH area. I moved to Ohio a year ago Read more »

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