About the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House
2024 Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House Board | Back Row: Ralph Ginocchio, Phyllis Davis, Yalie Kamara, Kathryn Gibbons, Robert Graham, Marty Linz, MoPoetry Phillips, Faith Cargile, Philip Stowers | Front Row: Gina Ruffin Moore, Kim Chiodi, Fred Warren, Anne Buening (not pictured - Cheli Reutter)
Mission
We sustain and grow the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Beecher family’s Cincinnati home, and its time as the Edgemont Inn. We facilitate historical exploration, inspire positive change, and support dialogue about social issues related to that heritage.
Vision
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a nationally acclaimed historic site, educational resource, and relationship builder, connecting past events to communities today.
Values
We sustain and grow the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Beecher family’s Cincinnati home, and its time as the Edgemont Inn. We facilitate historical exploration, inspire positive change, and support dialogue about social issues related to that heritage.
Vision
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a nationally acclaimed historic site, educational resource, and relationship builder, connecting past events to communities today.
Values
- Relevance: Connecting the history of the House to people, ideas, and events of today
- Inclusivity: Embracing members of all communities and recognizing their many points of view
- Authenticity: Expanding knowledge by valuing artifacts, primary sources, and oral histories
- Stewardship: Safeguarding the House and its legacy by using best practices for public history, historic preservation, and financial sustainability
- Working Together: Collaborating with communities to further our mission and empower many voices
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is currently managed by the nonprofit Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House in relationship with the Ohio History Connection. For more on museum's founding, check out the 20th century history of the house.
Board Members
Ms. Anne Buening, Board Secretary
Ms. Faith Cargile
Ms. Kim Chiodi
Ms. Kathryn Gibbons
Mr. Ralph P. Ginocchio
Mr. Robert Graham, Board Treasurer
Dr. Yalie Kamara
Ms. Marty Linz, Board President
Dr. Cheli Reutter
Ms. Gina Ruffin Moore, Board Vice President
Mr. Philip Stowers
Board meetings are open to the members of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. 2025 Board Meetings will be held 3rd Wednesdays at 5:45pm.
Staff
Christina Hartlieb, Executive Director
Leslie Jenkins Reed, Development Manager
Zinnia Stewart, Community Outreach Coordinator
Violet Rae Webster, Museum Associate and Volunteer Coordinator
Abigail Zhang, Communications Manager
Board Members
Ms. Anne Buening, Board Secretary
Ms. Faith Cargile
Ms. Kim Chiodi
Ms. Kathryn Gibbons
Mr. Ralph P. Ginocchio
Mr. Robert Graham, Board Treasurer
Dr. Yalie Kamara
Ms. Marty Linz, Board President
Dr. Cheli Reutter
Ms. Gina Ruffin Moore, Board Vice President
Mr. Philip Stowers
Board meetings are open to the members of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. 2025 Board Meetings will be held 3rd Wednesdays at 5:45pm.
Staff
Christina Hartlieb, Executive Director
Leslie Jenkins Reed, Development Manager
Zinnia Stewart, Community Outreach Coordinator
Violet Rae Webster, Museum Associate and Volunteer Coordinator
Abigail Zhang, Communications Manager
2024 Year in Review
Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House Form 990 for Public Disclosure
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