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April 28, 2026

Spiegel Grove Squires home game

1 p.m. vs. the Akron Black Stockings on the lawn behind the Hayes Home. See how base ball was played during the Civil War era, when it was first rising to popularity, with the Spiegel Grove Squires, the vintage base ball team at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. The Squires are sponsored by Whirlpool […]

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April 22, 2026

Ohio Open Doors Hard Hat Tour

Explore behind the scenes of the innovative 2-era restoration project at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House–inside and outside, from the basement to the attic! Learn about the history this house has witnessed and be inspired to use your voice for truth today.

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April 21, 2026

Discovering History – Morgan’s Raid and the Buckeye Trail with Jonathan Winkler

The Buckeye Trail affords hikers the chance to see Ohio as it is today, but also to become aware of Ohio’s rich human and natural past. A look at the Morgan’s Raid of 1863 and how it intersects the trail shows us how to use the trail and hiking to understand better what came before […]

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April 21, 2026

Celebrating the Edgemont Inn: Jazz & Storytelling

An evening of jazz music, storytelling, and culture presented by the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and Voice of Black Cincinnati Live Music, Black History, and Community on July 10 Presented in collaboration with The Voice of Black Cincinnati, the event pays tribute to the Edgemont Inn, a historic Green Book-listed tavern and boarding house once operated […]

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April 21, 2026

Semi-Colon Club: Fever in the Heartland

Read and discuss Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan with neighbors and friends at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Registration coming soon!

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April 21, 2026

Writing Your Family History

The Chancellor Heritage chronicles the history of the Chancellor family, who once lived in Cincinnati’s vibrant, predominantly Black West End neighborhood before urban renewal displaced over 25,000 Black families. Authored with the intention of preserving family legacy, the book captures stories from Mildred Springs-Chancellor and serves as both an heirloom for her many descendants and […]

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April 21, 2026

Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: Classical Campout

No bugs, no flames — just imagination! Come with us as musicians create a joyful make-believe camping adventure on the lawn! Designed for ages 3-6 and their families.

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April 21, 2026

America 250 Homecoming & Cookout

Mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a shared meal bringing neighbors together for food, dialogue and community. Join us at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House as neighbors to come together around a shared table to celebrate community, connection, and our shared American story. America’s Potluck is rooted in the simple but powerful act of sharing […]

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April 21, 2026

Grab Your Slice of History

Explore a lively evening of history exploration designed FOR and BY Gen Z!

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April 15, 2026

Explore! Series: Sounds of Space

Part of America 250, the museum will be making some noise with hands-on STEM activities and interactive tours. Guests will make their own music with Boom Whackers or build a take-home harmonica while exploring the history of music in space. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering a fun and engaging museum experience. No RSVP […]