She remained on the fleet until 1980 and in 1987 the Steamer William G. Mather was donated to the Great Lakes Historical Society. The Steamer William G. Mather Museum . The Western Reserve Historical Society is more than a museum . . . It is a way for students of to experience the past. There are hands-on programs for preschoolers through high school students.
Teachers are able to design their own programs to fit their curriculum.
The Western Reserve Historoical Society library is an incredable recource for the Cleveland area and some of the programs available are in conjuction with the library and archives. Western Reserve Historical Society .