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November 18, 2025

Winter Solstice Sunrise

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks sites are known for tracking solar and lunar alignments in their earthen structures. Come watch the Winter Solstice sun rise through the mounds and observe the alignment with us! Gates open at 7 a.m. Sun rise is predicted to be around 7:50 a.m. The museum will be open 7–10 a.m. Site […]

November 10, 2025

Newark Earthworks Remnants Tour

Join Jeff Gill for a walking tour through the neighborhoods of Newark to see and learn about the "lost" portions of the earthworks. The tour will begin and end in front of the visitor center at the Octagon Earthworks. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. No registration required. This […]

November 7, 2025

Moving Stories Writing Circle

Come to a supportive creative writing circle led by Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum’s Artist-in Residence Sherry Cook Stanforth. Across generations and heritage identities, the idea of “home place” invites creative, diverse interpretations of historical and personal experiences. In the questing spirit of novelist and renown activist Harriet Beecher Stowe, we will explore the complexity […]

November 7, 2025

Trust and Teamwork On the Underground Railroad

Author Ann Hagedorn will discuss a few myths and truths about the networks of daring women and men, Black and white, who worked in the Underground Railroad throughout Ohio. Since the publication of Beyond the River, Hagedorn has given numerous lectures nationwide based on its themes, spreading the word about the importance of Ohio in […]

November 7, 2025

Yesteryear’s Essentials Revisited

Fads & Fashions in the Time of Jane Austen. This is Fort Meigs' biennial conference on historical clothing—a full weekend of lectures, fashion shows and hands-on workshops. The event broadens the understanding of historical garments and their study or recreation. Learn more at fortmeigs.org/yesteryear.

November 6, 2025

Deaf Day

Tours will be ASL Interpreted all day at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 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 preparing to […]

November 5, 2025

Sensory Saturday

Join us for a one-hour tour that is a sensory-friendly time where families and guests can enjoy an environment that is tailored to their needs and desires. We will also have sensory bags available!

November 5, 2025

Voices for Truth: Imagining the Future

Join an intimate discussion of literature in one of Cincinnati's most iconic literary destinations—the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Carry forward its legacy of social change and be part of its future. As 2025 draws to a close, we look to writers of fantasy and science fiction, not for stories of bug-eyed monsters, dazzling special effects […]

November 5, 2025

Semi-Colon Club: The Story of the Six Triple Eight

Join us to view a short documentary and discuss the inspiring story of the Six Triple Eight. The Semi-Colon Club was a literary discussion group Harriet joined while living in Cincinnati. Our Semi-Colon Club discusses the issues that make up Harriet’s legacy—from the 19th century until the present day.

November 3, 2025

Tree Tour

See the many trees of Spiegel Grove and learn about their types and history during a variety of tree tours offered throughout the spring and summer. Tours last about an hour and cover different trees and topics ranging from giant trees to trees that President Rutherford B. Hayes and his descendants named in honor of […]