It Takes a Village
The Village Garden Club, the Fight to Stop the Freeway, and the Growth of the Cherry Grove
The Village Garden Club, the Fight to Stop the Freeway, and the Growth of the Cherry Grove
The cherry blossom, with its beauty and fragility, signals the beginning of spring and a resurgence of life. The grove of cherries and other ornamental flowering trees on South Park Boulevard is a familiar sight in Shaker Heights: a magnificent display in the springtime and a common stop for Horseshoe Lake Park visitors. This grove is the result of nearly a century of love and care by the Village Garden Club.
The cherry blossom, with its beauty and fragility, signals the beginning of spring and a resurgence of life. The grove of cherries and other ornamental flowering trees on South Park Boulevard is a familiar sight in Shaker Heights: a magnificent display in the springtime and a common stop for Horseshoe Lake Park visitors. This grove is the result of nearly a century of love and care by the Village Garden Club.
Originally planted in 1930, these decorative trees have been maintained by the Club for 90 years. From the initial planting in 1930 to the fight against the Clark-Lee Freeway in the 1960s to today, the Village Garden Club has remained committed to beautifying the Shaker Lakes region with flowering trees for the benefit of current and future generations.
Originally planted in 1930, these decorative trees have been maintained by the Club for 90 years. From the initial planting in 1930 to the fight against the Clark-Lee Freeway in the 1960s to today, the Village Garden Club has remained committed to beautifying the Shaker Lakes region with flowering trees for the benefit of current and future generations.
This exhibit is dedicated to Mary Alice "Mickey" Horner who was a longstanding member of both the Village Garden Club and the Shaker Historical Society. She served as president of the Women's Committee at the museum and established a volunteer fund to celebrate those who give back.
After her passing on October 17, 2019, Mickey left a generous bequest to the Shaker Historical Society. She was a humble, generous member of the Shaker Heights community, and those who knew her were fortunate to call her a friend.