Cleveland History Center

MOON DREAMS - A new documentary short is screening now at
As we celebrate “America 250,” this documentary gives us a look at our nation’s enthusiasm for space exploration. Using curated historic footage, we relive the rise and fall of a dream encouraged by President John Kennedy, “not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard.” This film captures the mystery and excitement of those times.

This is one of four shorts screening as part of the community partner films under the America 250 series. Visit https://cdff2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a7b58e39e807b5fdb960665 and enter "HISTORY26" to save $2 off each ticket.

Visit the Cleveland History Center after to learn more about Northeast Ohio's contributions to the space program.

is officially underway! Now through October 11th, 75 films from 31 countries are hitting the big screen across 12 venues. We’re proud to be a Community Partner for the America 250 Shorts, so grab your tickets and experience it for yourself. Use code HISTORY26 for $2 off each ticket: https://cdff2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a7b58e39e807b5fdb960665

🎨 Museums are so much more than just a place to visit—they are the vital cornerstones of our communities! 🏛️✨
Did you know that museums provide more than 18 million instructional hours annually to students and educators? They have the unique ability to reach students in ways that textbooks and classroom instruction simply cannot. 📚🎒
But the impact doesn’t stop in the classroom. Museums are also massive economic engines. Cultural and heritage travelers spend 63% more than other leisure travelers and tend to stay longer, bringing incredible vitality and growth to our local economies. 📈💼
From creating local jobs and engaging leisure travelers to providing crucial K-12 educational programming, our local museums help shape our future and fuel our community's vitality.

Go behind the camera with NYT Bestselling Author & Film Biographer Scott Eyman!

Mark your calendars! On Friday, November 6, 2026, join us at the Cleveland History Center for a special evening celebrating Ohio’s Hollywood Legends in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission ().

Scott Eyman—Pulitzer Prize finalist and frequent Turner Classic Movies (TCM) guest—is taking the stage to share remarkable, untold stories of the legendary Ohioans who shaped Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Your ticket includes:
•Moderated panel discussion with Scott Eyman
•Exclusive after-hours access to WRHS museum exhibits, including Hollywood on the Cuyahoga
•Heavy hors d'oeuvres & drinks
Free parking on-site
•Proceeds support GCFC’s "Reel Education, Real Jobs, For All" workforce development programs.

Friday, November 9th, 2026
6:00 - 9 pm

Limited tickets available, get yours here:
www.clevelandfilm.com/events/2026/11/06/behind-the-camera-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-with-film-biographer-scott-eyman

Help us launch the stunning new International Heritage Gallery at the Cleveland History Center! We’re putting together an unforgettable lineup for our debut weekend on November 21, 2026 (and looking ahead to more 2026/2027 events), and we want your community represented.

Whether you specialize in vibrant dance performances, hands-on workshops, cultural fashion shows, or storytelling sessions, your voice belongs on our stage. Let’s celebrate the rich, diverse cultures that make Northeast Ohio feel like home!

🔗 Ready to share your tradition with a museum audience?

Check the comments for more details.

📣 OPEN CALL 📣

WE WANT YOU TO SHOWCASE YOUR HERITAGE WITH US!

Help us launch the stunning new International Heritage Gallery at the Cleveland History Center! We’re putting together an unforgettable lineup for our debut weekend on November 21, 2026 (and looking ahead to even more in 2027) and we want your community represented.

Whether you specialize in vibrant dance performances, hands-on workshops, cultural fashion shows, or storytelling sessions, your voice belongs on our stage. Let’s celebrate the rich, diverse cultures that make Northeast Ohio feel like home!

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SUBMISSIONS:
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A little automotive history, with a very good outfit.

This custom 1971 Cadillac Eldorado, "Blue Boy," was made specifically for legendary GM designer Bill Mitchell, who was born right here in Cleveland.

This past weekend, Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum Curator Aaron got to see the car at the Gilmore Car Museum — and apparently decided that if you’re going to pose with a car this fabulous, you might as well dress for the occasion. 🩵

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a historic gathering dedicated to the legacy of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. There is still time to register and join us in preserving and sharing this important chapter of our history.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: September 27-28, 2026

Location: Cleveland History Center

10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
Admission is FREE!

Presented by Ohio REALTORS®

Save the date!

Last chance to get your tickets!

Join us tomorrow evening for Lincoln’s Speechwriter with author Jan Cigliano Hartman and Charlie Bolton.

Your ticket (free with admission!) includes food and drinks, plus the opportunity to meet Jan, have your copy of Lincoln’s Speechwriter signed, and spend an evening in the historic Hay-McKinney Mansion.

📅 September 24 | 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cleveland History Center

Get your tickets now and join us tomorrow night!

What happens when you look beyond Abraham Lincoln’s famous words — and meet the person who helped shape them?

Join author Jan Cigliano Hartman for Lincoln’s Speechwriter: An Evening with Jan Cigliano Hartman at the Cleveland History Center.

Hartman will discuss the remarkable man who served as Lincoln’s trusted speechwriter and political advisor, followed by a conversation with special guest interviewer Charlie Bolton, audience Q&A and a book signing.

And because history is better with good company: enjoy an open bar and light food during the evening.

Thursday, September 24
Cleveland History Center
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
Program: 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Free with museum admission. Advanced registration encouraged.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.wrhs.org/do-see/events/2026/09/24/lincolns-speechwriter