SPECIAL Take a Hike: Willet Street Cemetery

Visit Cleveland's historic Jewish cemetery, established in 1840 by the Israelitic Society, today known as Congregation Mishkon Or. This site marks the city’s first Jewish burial ground, beginning with the burial of Mr. Alexander Kahnweiler. Located on Fulton just south of Lorain in Ohio City, it is the area where many of the first Jewish settlers made their home in Cleveland. On this tour, you'll learn about Jewish history, burial traditions, and the significance of community in Jewish heritage.

Parking is available in the business parking lot directly cross Fulton Road. Please meet at the cemetery side street gate entrance.

This Take a Hike® Stroll is made possible through a partnership with United Jewish Cemeteries, Inc. and Western Reserve Historical Society.

RESERVATIONS are requested but not required, walk-ups the day of tour are welcomed.

TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

TAKE A HIKE® offers 32 unique in-person guided tours from May through December. Learn more at takeahikecle.com

- TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated.

Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 10 people, please email Eileen at [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets.

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About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation (HGNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting historic, cultural, and heritage preservation through advocacy, education, and programs that support the ongoing revitalization of Cleveland’s unique historic district. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.

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