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Jane Church
A Life of Service in Chagrin Falls Jane Elizabeth Church (1833–1917) was the daughter of Henry Church Sr. and Clarissa Sanderson Church. Born in 1833, she was just one year old when she arrived in Chagrin Falls with her parents and half-sister after the family moved from Massachusetts. She attended local schools and became an…
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Saturday Guided Walking Tours
Discover the Stories Behind Chagrin Falls Explore Chagrin Falls on foot and discover the people, places, and buildings that have shaped our community. Our knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories and local history as you make your way through the village. Public walking tours are offered every other Saturday (see the schedule below). Prefer a different…
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Wine on Wednesday: A Guided Walking Tour
Explore Chagrin Falls. Hear the stories. End with a glass of wine. Join us for a guided walking tour through Chagrin Falls and discover the people, places, and stories that have shaped our community. Your tour begins at Triangle Park, where you’ll meet your guide and set out to explore local history along the way.…
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Share Your History
Donate or Loan Historical Materials The Chagrin History Center welcomes inquiries about donating or lending photographs, documents (both can be scanned into our collection), objects (can be temporarily loaned for an exhibit), and other materials that help tell the story of our community. Because we have limited space and resources, we are only able to…
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Become a Member
History Belongs to All of Us Membership is a great way to support the Chagrin History Center while staying connected to the people, places, and stories that make our community special. Your membership helps preserve our collections, uncover and share local stories, provide engaging programs and exhibits, and keep the History Center a place where…
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Volunteer at the Center
Be Part of Our Story The Chagrin History Center has been powered by volunteers from the very beginning. In 1949, two local librarians and a group of community members came together to establish the Historical Society. Volunteers have continued that tradition ever since, helping preserve and share the stories of Chagrin Falls and the surrounding…
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Archives & Resource Links
Links to Archives Links to Chagrin Area Miscellanea
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Past Exhibits
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 CHAGRIN FALLS: OPEN FOR BUSINESS! A retrospective exhibit on Chagrin Falls businesses (September 27, 2018 through February 28, 2019)
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Permanent Exhibit
Permanent Exhibits Our permanent exhibits include displays of local industries, and contributions of our residents in both war and peace.
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Our Mission Partners
The Chagrin History Center is grateful to the organizations, businesses, and community partners who help us fulfill our mission to discover, preserve, and share the history of Chagrin Falls and the surrounding community. Through collaboration, shared resources, expertise, and support, our Mission Partners help bring local history to life and make it accessible to more…