Cleveland History Days
Celebrate Cleveland’s Legacy
June 23 - July 02, 2023
Various locations across Cleveland
Jun
23
Celebrate Cleveland’s Legacy
June 23 - July 02, 2023
Various locations across Cleveland
10 am-1:30 pm at Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106
Join us as we kick off the Sixth Annual Cleveland History Days. During the Opening Ceremony, we’ll present an overview of this years exciting events. Doors open at 10 am, programming begins at 10:30.
Free to attend. Registration requested, but is not required.
12:30 – 1:30pm at Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106
This luncheon will begin with a screening of 47th Cleveland International Film Festival film, OLYMPIC OAKS: CONTINUING JESSE OWENS’ LEGAGY. Follow the life and legacy of Olympic Athlete Jesse Owens and his four gold medal victories in track and field during the 1936 Olympics. Jesse was gifted four oak tree saplings for his accomplishments, which were brought back to Ohio and planted. The film explores Jesse’s athleticism and courage in the face of racism and the quest to graft the last of the surviving oak trees to honor his story for generations to come.
Post screening panel discussion moderated by CIFF Education Director Gabrielle Burrage with the following panel:
$25 Per Person, includes boxed lunch. Registration is required.
Photo provided by CIFF
12 pm – 12:45 pm at Erie Street Cemetery, 2301 E9th Street, Cleveland, 44115
Enjoy a guided 45-minute lunchtime walking tour of Erie Street Cemetery.
Event is free to attend. Registration requested
5 pm – 8 pm at Veterans Memorial Bridge, 2433 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, 44113
The public is invited to participate in a conversation with local leaders and other residents about their vision for creating public access to the lowline. This community dialogue will be hosted on the underside of the bridge, with dinner available on a first-come, first-served basis. Feedback and ideas will be used to inform future plans for the bridge.
Event is free to attend.
