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FLAG DAY
Friday, June 14th
Presentation of Colors, Wreath Laying and Historical Perspective at George Washington Statue
GEORGE WASHINGTON SQUARE
10:45 A.M.
Flag Day Commemoration, U.S. Army Birthday Recognition and New Citizen Naturalization Ceremony
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
12:00 Noon

WHEN OHIO WAS A WESTERN FRONTIER
June 25th - 29th
An educational, living history five day event presented by the Ohio Humanities Council.
Characters include Oliver Hazard Perry, York, Chief John Logan, Margaret Blennerhassett and Johnny Appleseed. For more info, visit:
www.lakewoodhistory.org
www.ohiohumanities.org

CITY OF CLEVELAND’S 217TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Monday, July 22nd
Presentation of Colors, Wreath Laying and Historical Perspective at Moses Cleaveland Statue Presentation of the Herrick Memorial Award and Birthday Cake
PUBLIC SQUARE, SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
11:00 A.M.
LUNCHEON JOHN Q’S
12:00 Noon

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PUT-IN-BAY EXCURSION
Tuesday, September 10th
9:00 A.M. -  6:00 P.M.
Put-In-Bay - this is a bus trip including luncheon and round-trip transportation. Details to follow re activities (including Perry Monument and Museum)

COLUMBUS DAY
ESA ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON
Monday, October 14th
MASSIMO’S RESTAURANT
12:00 Noon

EARLY SETTLERS ASSOCIATION
OF THE WESTERN RESERVE

Cleveland, Ohio

Preserving the past while celebrating the future

Welcome to ESA!!

The Early Settlers Association (ESA) of the Western Reserve is one of the oldest civic organizations in an area once known as the Connecticut Lands of the Western Reserve (Northeast Ohio).

Since 1879

Formed more than a century ago (November 19, 1879) original members had some connection to the earliest settlers of the region. They adopted a constitution and a purpose or mission, which has not changed much to this day.

"Inspire greater understanding and interest in the history of Cleveland and the Western Reserve; to preserve the traditions of the Western Reserve; to organize, observe and celebrate the anniversaries of important historical events; to mark places with enduring signs; to further the best interest of Cleveland and the Western Reserve by cooperation with other organizations for the achievement of worthy historical, civic, educational and cultural goals".

The only change to our constitution has been to open the membership to any person who shares in the goals stated above regardless of his or her ancestry or place of residence.

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