Event Archives - Ohio History Connection

March 13, 2025

First Friday Monthly Tours

Take a walk through the museum and grounds of Fort Ancient with archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview of pre-contact American Indians in and at Fort Ancient: one of the most outstanding and best-preserved Hopewell earthworks. Please meet in the lobby in front of the museum gift […]

March 12, 2025

Walking Tour: African American History along the Cincinnati Riverfront

Explore the deep significance of the Ohio River for Cincinnati’s African American history of resistance, achievement, and leadership from the 1800s through the 20th century. Connect to the history of Margaret Garner, Marian Spencer, James Bradley, Cincinnati’s Black Brigade and more. This walk will last just under 2 hours. Starts at the John Augustus […]

March 12, 2025

Celebrate Civic Season

Join in the new national tradition of Civic Season between Juneteenth and July 4th. This event is specifically designed for ages 18–30. Registration is required.

March 12, 2025

Happy Birthday, Harriet!

Visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe House for a community celebration of generations joining their voices for truth.

March 12, 2025

Juneteenth at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House

This house bears witness to generations joining their voices for truth in the nation’s struggle toward freedom and humanity for all. Join us to honor Juneteenth!

March 12, 2025

Abolitionists & African Americans in Walnut Hills

Did you know that Underground Railroad conductors, Olympic gold medalists, internationally famous authors, and a myriad of small businesses have all thrived in Walnut Hills throughout its history? Learn about the women and men who built and invested in this neighborhood for the past 200 years. This walk will last just under 2 hours. Starts […]

March 12, 2025

The Unexpected Diva with Tiffany L. Warren

Novelist Tiffany L. Warren will join us live from her home in Maryland to discuss her 19th century historical novel The Unexpected Diva. Discussion participants can join a group in the camaraderie of the tavern at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, or participate via Zoom. About the Book: Before the Civil War, Black opera singer […]

March 12, 2025

Researching Italian Civil Records

Learn with Roslyn Torella how to find Italian civil records for birth, death and marriage on the Antenati Portale, a free website that has millions of Italian records beginning in the early 1800s. You don’t have to be fluent in Italian to find your ancestors using the tips and guides shared in this session.

March 12, 2025

Ohio Rivers: Stories of Empire and Industry

Famous for fields and factories, Ohio is also a land of rivers. Using a series of historical maps and images, this talk will describe how Ohio rivers inspired imperial imaginations and built industrial wealth. The story bends through the twentieth century, as intense exploitation of waterways threatened the renewability of the state’s river resources, and […]

March 9, 2025

Deaf Day at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Join professional ASL Interpreters paired with a Harriet Beecher Stowe House educator. Tours occur at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: – 1840 when abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother […]