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
Photo by Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
5 – 5:45 pm at Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, 3 Public Square, Cleveland, 44114 (Tour Meets @ South Side of Monument)
The Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument honors the over 9,000 individuals that served in the Civil War from the County. This tour will give an in-depth description of the artistry of architect and sculptor Levi T. Scofield, himself a veteran of the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry."
Event is free to attend; however, registration is requested.
4 - 6 pm & 7 - 9 pm at Merwin's Wharf floating dock, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, 44113
Cleveland Metroparks Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak is your guide on a 2-hour Cuyahoga River boat ride aboard the eLCee2. We’ll provide a river view while we discuss famous fires on the river, bridges, cargo ships, reclamation, and so much more. We’ll look at what was, what is, and what’s to come.River traffic and bridge operation affect our route.
Tickets are $20 per person. Limited space is available. Registration is required.
6 – 7:30 pm at The Arcade, 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 44115
Enjoy a guided walking tour on the history of the opulent department stores that used to draw shoppers downtown.
Event is free to attend; however, registration is requested.
6:30 – 8:30pm at Metropolitan Coffee, 4744 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, 44109
In 1999, a local media outlet dubbed their efforts related to the Towpath Trail in Cleveland as, “The Impossible Dream.” Join Tom Yablonsky and Tim Donovan for coffee, and conversation. They’ll share stories related to the creation of the Towpath Trail in Cleveland and discuss the history of advocacy in Cleveland centered on building the Towpath Trail, the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area and the vision for Canal Basin Park.
Event is free to attend. Registration is requested but not required.
7 – 8:30 pm at CanalWay Center, 4524 East 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights, 44125
From the original Public Square to our modern Cleveland Metroparks, Judy MacKeigan traces the development of green space in and around the city.
Event is free to attend. No registration is necessary.