Cleveland History Days

Cleveland is a city that remembers. We remember the hard times, but also remember to celebrate the good. We remember when our river caught fire and celebrate all that event did for water conservation efforts throughout the country. We remember the captains of industry that shaped this city and the workers who came here from all over the world to help fuel that growth. This is our history. Cleveland History Days is a 10-day celebration of every event that made our city what it is today, as well as the new chapter we are writing in our comeback story. Walking tours, bike tours and events at sites of historical significance throughout the city will take visitors on a journey through this story as they marvel at the advancements we have made toward a new a prosperous future. Cleveland History Days: June 21 - 23 Friday, June 21 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony, Cleveland History Center 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Burning River Fest, Whiskey Island Saturday, June 22 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Blazing Paddles, Rivergate Park 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Take a Hike Tour - University Circle 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Take a Hike Tour - Gateway District 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Hidden History Revealed, Veterans Memorial Bridge 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Towpath Trail Groundbreaking, Canal Basin Park 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Superior Viaduct Tours 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: History Tours, Canal Basin Park 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Burning River Fest, Whiskey Island Sunday, June 23 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Take a Hike Tour, Canal Basin Park 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Monumental Bike Tour, East 9th Street Pier *** Click here to view all Cleveland History Days events occurring June 21-30, 2019. *** Visit Me in CLE Visit Me in CLE Weekend, happening June 21–23, is devoted to residents reconnecting with their out-of-town friends and family right here in Cleveland. It’s all in an effort to help change perceptions about our city. So invite your friends and family from out of town to visit, so they can see there’s more to Cleveland than what they’ve heard. Learn more at VisitMeInCLE.com .