Who the Heck was Moses Cleaveland?
Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties
Storyteller: John Grabowski
Doors open at 5:00pm, with the storytelling beginning promptly at 7:00pm
- Weekly series combining great food with great stories about Cleveland’s past
- FREE ADMISSION – NO COVER CHARGE
- In addition to our regular menu, we will be offering affordable specials on these nights
Story topic this week…
Who the Heck was Moses Cleaveland?
Cleveland Stories returns for its 12th season with a special celebration of Cleveland’s 230th anniversary. Join John Grabowski, retired history professor from John Carroll University and Cleveland historian, as he takes you back to the very beginning. Learn about who Moses Cleveland was, the founding of our city, and the fascinating history behind how Cleveland became the city we know today. Whether you’re a lifelong Clevelander or curious about the city’s roots, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the place we call home—and the answer to the age old question, who the heck was Moses Cleveland?
John Grabowski Bio
John Grabowski has recently retired from his position as the Krieger-Mueller Associate Professor of Applied History at Case Western Reserve University and the Krieger-Mueller Historian and Senior Vice President for Research and Publications at the Western Reserve Historical Society. He serves as the editor of The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History and The Dictionary of Cleveland Biography, both of which are available online. His research interests center on American immigration, public history, and the disjuncture between “academic” and “popular” history. John has twice served as a Fulbright Scholar at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. His most recent book is a history of Bilkent, Turkey’s first private, foundation-funded university.
The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is to bring to life some of the fun, interesting stories about Cleveland’s past – from sports, to rock ‘n roll, to Millionaire’s Row, — the series will focus on tidbits from Cleveland’s past that will really thrill the audience. The Music Box is presenting this series in partnership with the Western Reserve Historical Society’s new Cleveland History Center. We think the Cleveland History Center is one of the most important museums in Cleveland. An unknown gem that Clevelanders should know more about, and support. It is the only museum in Cleveland dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of Cleveland. The Cleveland History Center includes two mansions, the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum, Chisholm Halle Costume Wing, Research Library, Kidzibits Hands-On Gallery, rotating exhibitions, and the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel.
See all Cleveland Stories dates here.
