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Visiting the Betts House - oldest residential house in Cincinnati (1804). S in the fireplace was not planned - I turned around and there she was - I snapped the picture quickly and told her to please get out.
Historic Homes & SitesBetts House (1804) - We've actually visited this home since it's right around the corner from my parents' house. It's the oldest brick house in Ohio and the oldest residential structure in the Downtown Cincinnati area. It was built in 1804. Please visit www.bettshouse.org for hours of operation and admission fee. 416 Clark St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. Offering group tours with reservations (513) 651-0734.
Behringer-Crawford Museum - Built in 1848, this was the home of the Devou family. The home is now a museum that has treasures from Kentucky as well as being the center for KY arts and cultural programming. It is located in Devou Park.1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, KY 41042. www.bcmuseum.org. Admission charged. (859) 491-4003. Cincinnati Fire Museum (1907) - We've been to this great museum detailing the history of our firefighters in Cincinnati. The building is on the National Register of firehouses. Admission charged. 315 W. Court St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. For more information visit www.cincyfiremuseum.com or call (513) 621-5553. Also listed in our Museum section. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal - See more in Museums but Union Terminal is historic to Cincinnati. It operated as the train hub for Cincinnati (still functional today). The Museum of Natural History and the Cincinnati History Museum are wonderful resources for the history buff. www.cincymuseum.org 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203. (513-287-7043).
Cincinnati Observatory Center - www.cincinnatiobservatory.org - 3489 Observatory Place, Mt. Lookout. 513-321-5186. this is the "Birthplace of American Astronomy". "Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome National Historic Landmark buildings; one designed in 1873 by Samuel Hannaford, complement the institution's park-like setting. The Observatory is open for nighttime viewing through the telescope on most Thursdays and Fridays. Different planets come into view throughout the year and the Moon looks awesome through the telescopes. Please call for reservations." (from COC website). In addition to star gazing, they offer astronomy lectures and other events. Check their website for details but on some Sundays, they have free historical tours of the observatory buildings. After you visit the Observatory, you are so close to Ault Park so make sure you save time for a stroll around this beautiful park. Dinsmore Homestead - This is a rural farmhouse built in 1842 located in Boone County, KY. Visitors learn what life was like in the 19th & early 20th centuries. There are also hiking trails for the nature lover. More information at www.dinsmorefarm.org or call (859) 586-6117. KY Highway 18, 5656 Burlingtone Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. Admission charged. Findlay Market (1852) - www.findlaymarket.org - Here is where history and modern times merge. The Historic Market House opened in 1855 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open all year and houses many local vendors selling meats, cheeses, fresh seafood, bakery items, and so much more. Take a walk around the outside of the market and you will find manly other vendors including local farms where you can purchase the freshest of produce as well as unique crafts and so much more. Findlay Market is "Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market" (from Findlay Market website). Click here for a listing of events happenig at the market. Glendale Heritage Museum - www.glendalemuseum.com - This museum is located in the Cincinnati, Hamilton, & Dayton Railroad Depot that was built in 1880 (replacing the original 1854 building that burned down). After visiting the museum, take a walk through the historic town of Glendale and take a steb back in time as you see some beautiful Victorian homes. 44 Village Square, Glendale, Ohio 45246. (513) 771-8722. Gorman Heritage Farm (1830) - This is an historic 120 acre working & educational farm that has live animals and crops. Admission charged. Visit www.gormanfarm.org or call (513) 563-6663 for more information. Also listed on the Farm page. Harriet Beecher Stowe House (1833) - See where the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" lived for 20 years. It's a Victorian syle home located in Walnut Hills and is listed on the National Underground Railroad Freedom Site National Register of Historic Places. Visit www.harrietbeecherstowehouse.org. 2950 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. (513) 751-0651. Donations appreciated. Hauck House Museum (1870) - This is an Italianate town house that was purchased by a local Cincinnati brewer, John Hauck. Admission charged - the Hauck House has been closed for tours in 2009 but check back on their website above to see if this has changed. For more information visit www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org or call (513) 561-8842. 812 Dayton St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Heritage Village Museum - Located in the Hamilton County Park system at Sharon Woods, this is really a wonderful place to visit. You'll get to see many historic homes that have been transplanted here to show you what a 19th century small town looked like as well as to see how the people lived in the 1800s. Stop by the Kemper Log Cabin (1804), the Gatch Barn (1812), Somerset Presbyterian Church (1829), Hayner House (1852),and the Chester Park Railroad Station (1872). Throughout the year, the Village has many ongoing events. Visit www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org or call (513) 563-9484. Admission charged. 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville, Ohio 45241. Hillforest Victorian House Museum (1855) - Located in the quaint river town of Aurora, IN, you'll find this National Historic Landmark (Italian Renaissance inspired home). If you visit, take some time to shop, eat at a local restaurant and enjoy the beautiful views of the Ohio River. For more information go to www.hillforest.org or call (812) 926-0087. Admission charged. 213 Fifth St., Aurora, IN. Lane-Hooven House (1863) - www.hamiltonfoundation.org/househistory - Visit this unique octagonal designed house now owned and operated by the Hamilton Community Foundation. Open M - F from 9am-4pm. 319 N. Third St., Hamilton, Ohio. (513) 863-1389. Loveland Castle - it's an actual castle built by Sir Harry Andrews in 1929. There are some really cool pictures on their website. In the Fall, the castle has a makeover and becomes haunted but if you go before the ghouls come out to play, you'll only pay $3 to tour the castle. From April-Sept, they are open 7 days/week from 11am-5pm.12025 Shore Road, Symmes Twp. Visit www.lovelandcastle.com or call (513) 683-4686. Mason Historical Society Alverta Green Museum - www.masonhistoricalsociety.org - This home was owned by a local resident and antique lover who bequeathed her home to the Mason Historical Society. It's a 1890s Victorian home filled with period furnishing and artifacts. Open 1-4pm on Thurs. & Friday and by appointment. 207 W. Church St., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513) 398-6750. Promont Museum (1865) - Take a ride to the small town of Milford and see this Victorian Italianate inspired home of our 43rd Governor, John M. Pattison. 906 Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150. Admission charged. For more info visit www.milfordhistory.net or call (513) 248-0324. The Ohio Tobacco Museum - Located in Ripley, Ohio, see the only tobacco museum in the state that details the history of tobacoo in Ohio's agricultural history. Donations welcomed for admission ($1 recommended). 703 So. Second St., Ripley, Ohio 45167. Call (937) 392-9410 for more information. The William Howard Taft National Historic Site - See the historic home of our 27th President & 10th Chief Justice of the United States, William Howard Taft. The Taft Museum of Art offers free admission for children and is free for everyone on Wednesdays. They have many great programs and events throughout the year. Visit www.nps.gov/wiho or www.taftmuseum.org or call (513) 684-3262 for more information. Historical Societies & Preservation
_______________________________________________________________________ If you'd like to help the Cincinnati Preservation Association, you can become a member and you'll receive the CPA newsletter as well as invitations to special events, discounted admission to CPA events, and the knowledge that you are helping to preserve Greater Cincinnati's historic homes and sites for future generations. The CPA is a private,non-profit membership organization. CPA's Mission - (from CPA website) "Cincinnati Preservation Association is a not-for-profit organization that serves the Greater Cincinnati community as the recognized resource and catalyst for the preservation of historic cultural resources such as architecturally significant buildings, archeological sites, historic public art and monuments and landscapes. This is accomplished through education, advocacy, and technical support."
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