#America250Ohio Archives - Ohio History Connection

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.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

April 15, 2026

Explore! Series: Building A Better World

Part of the museum’s America 250 series, enjoy a full day of discovery at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum with hands-on STEM activities and guided tours. Guests can build a load-bearing “Tippy Tower” or create a solar-powered “Solar Bug” while learning real-world NASA applications. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering an engaging look […]

April 13, 2026

Historical Society of Mt. Pleasant Annual Historic Tour

Step into a place where history shaped a movement during the Annual Historic Tour in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, on August 1 & 2, 2026. At the heart of the tour is the historic Quaker Yearly Meeting House, a site of the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends and, as of 2023, a designated Network to Freedom […]

April 13, 2026

Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog

In honor of America 2050, join Preserve Manager, Madison Sheppard, and Preserve Assistant, Diana Boggs, on a journey through time at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. The presentation will focus on Cedar Bog and surrounding areas before the 1800s. This event will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 10 a.m. After the presentation, walk along […]