News and Events

NEW BOOK! Erie Street Cemetery
more info...

Western Reserve Society Luncheon
Saturday, February 18th at 12pm (noon)
more info...

History Day in Greater Cleveland
Saturday, March 24th, time TBD
Case Western Reserve University Campus

Board Meeting and Luncheon
Monday, May 14th
11am Board Meeting
12pm Luncheon
Judson Manor

Tour of Erie Street Cemetery
Saturday, May 26th
11am Tour
Erie Street Cemetery
12pm Luncheon (location TBD)

Presentation of Colors and Wreath Laying
Thursday, June 14th
10:45am Presentation
George Washington's Statue
12pm Flag Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony
George Washington's Statue
1pm Luncheon
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

War of 1812 Symposium
Monday, June 18th
Co-sponsored with the Cleveland Grays and the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Commission
Grays Armory

City of Cleveland's 216th Birthday Celebration
Friday, July 20th
11am Presentation of Colors, Wreath Laying and Historical Perspective
Moses Cleaveland's Statue
Presentation of the Annual Herrick Award and Birthday Cake
Public Square, SW quadrant
12pm Luncheon
John Q's

Commemoration of CDR Oliver Hazard Perry's Victory in the Battle of Lake Erie
Monday September 10th
10:30am Presentation of Colors, Wreath Laying and Historical Perspective
Perry Monument - Fort Huntington Park
12pm ESA Annual Luncheon Meeting
Massimo's

"Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon" Traveling Exhibition Opening
Thursday October 18th
Western Reserve Historical Society

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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