IMPORTANT UPDATE: 

At WRHS, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and guests is our number one priority, and it is in this spirit that we share this message. As I’m sure you know, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. This week, the Governor announced confirmed COVID-19 cases in our area and declared a state of emergency in Ohio.

Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) is taking every precaution necessary to protect our staff, volunteers, and guests. Effective March 14, 2020, the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) is closing all public venues through April 5, 2020. This change affects public operations at the Cleveland History Center, our main campus and headquarters in University Circle, and Hale Farm & Village, our living history museum in Bath. Both sites will be closed to the public from March 14 through April 5, 2020. WRHS administrative functions will continue without interruption for the next two weeks. WRHS expects to resume regular public hours of operation on April 6, 2020*.

*This date may be subject to change.

Decisions like these are not made lightly, and after many thoughtful conversations, WRHS decided that suspending its public access is the most responsible action we can take under the circumstances for our employees, guests, and the community.

Governor Mike DeWine announced in a press conference that he will be issuing an executive order banning large events, and repeatedly asked owners and event organizers to be responsible, and cancel or postpone large events. Officials from the Ohio Department of Health are stating that proactive measures taken today will save lives tomorrow. The facts, as presented by Governor DeWine and health officials, made our decision an easy one.

Please note that WRHS is cancelling its annual Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast, a spring tradition at Hale Farm & Village, our living history museum located in Bath, Ohio. The event was scheduled March 14, 15, 21, and 22.

Additionally, WRHS is cancelling or postponing the following events and programs scheduled at the Cleveland History Center in University Circle:

 WRHS Genealogical Committee Workshop “Opening the Door to Family History,” 3/14 – Cancelled
 Italian Language Lessons – Postponed; new date TBD  Home School Field Trip Day 3/18 – Postponed to June 2020, date TBD
 Battle for the Ballot Talk & Tour 3/21 – Postponed; new date TBD
 African American Archives Auxiliary (AAAA) Women’s History Panel Discussion 3/28 – TBD
 History On Tap: A CLE Speakeasy 4/4 – Postponed to June 19, 2020

Please visit our website regularly at www.wrhs.org for an updated list of programs and events, including any new cancellations. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for additional updates

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Join us at Hale Farm & Village March 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2020 for the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast!

Enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast and then head out into the Sugaring Camp where you can observe the maple sugar process, learn tree tapping methods, and experience oxen demonstrations. View period arts and crafts such as glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, and spinning & weaving.

Breakfast served: 10 am – 3 pm (Hale Farm closes at 4 pm) Includes, pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee & juice.

Special thanks to Acme Fresh Market  for their support of this years Maple Sugar Festival.

Purchase tickets online @halefarm.org and automatically be entered to win an Acme eco-friendly prize worth $100!!!