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

Re-discover the Harriet Beecher Stowe House with Two Eras of Interpretation Restored:
1840: Abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother, preparing to write the world-changing anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
1940: African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a boarding house, community gathering space and tavern listed in the Green Book.

Friday, July 19th – “Generations Unite”
10 a.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony, speakers and refreshments from blaCk Coffee Lounge and Aunt Flora’s Cobblers.
Open House tours until 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 20th – “Families Unite”
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Open House tours
All day – sno cones, popcorn, crafts and activity stations under the big tent (coloring pages, friendship bracelets, Cincinnati Black History coloring book, outdoor exhibit scavenger hunt)
11 a.m. – “Summer of Song” children’s concert presented by Linton Music Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions
Noon-2pm – Face painting
1-2:30pm – Local author Kristy High – book readings, signing and sales

Sunday, July 21st – “Artists Unite”
Noon-4 p.m. – Open House Tours
Urban Sketchers Cincinnati pop-up art meetup
Guided tour and poetry workshop with MoPoetry Phillips
3 p.m.– Open Mic event​