Founded on the shores of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland’s growth as a major American city was fueled and influenced by the many immigrant groups that settled here. It is a city that emerged from the Gilded Age as a leader in policy and programs, building not only a great city but also a greater civilization with a vibrant culture.

Cleveland History Days (CHD) is an annual celebration of our city’s rich legacy. Created in 2018 by Tim Donovan and Tom Yablonsky, the inaugural year featured 32 programs over ten days. ­Since then, the celebration has grown to comprise 27 organizations offering nearly 40 spectacular programs and events.

From Friday, June 24 to Sunday, July 3, visitors can take tours, listen to lectures, and marvel at the major contributions that have brought us to where we are today, including:

• The people: industry magnates, civic leaders, immigrant workers, artists, architects and engineers;

• The infrastructure they designed, built and used to make this city great;

• The influence Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River had on all of the above.

This year’s CHD was made possible by the financial support of several organizations and individuals from the community.