Remembering with Gratitude: George Wilson (1942-2023)

George Wilson (second from left) with a group of CCY students who worked to renovate the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in the late 1970s.

Upon the passing of Mr. George Wilson, The Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House wish to extend our public gratitude to Mr. Wilson for his contributions to the preservation, renovation, and continued work of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. In the late 1970s, Mr. Wilson led an extensive renovation project at the museum with the  Citizens' Committee on Youth, enabling the site to continue as a historic landmark and educational resource. 

As recently as March 2023, Mr. Wilson participated in interpretive planning meetings with the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House and Ohio History Connection, providing historical context and continuity to the museum's continuing educational work.

Visitors to the Harriet Beecher Stowe House can see a small collection of images from the 1970s renovation in the museum bookstore. Public hours are Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. The museum is located at 2950 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Plaque on display at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati, Ohio honoring the youth participants, volunteers and staff of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House who participated in the House's restoration and (1977-1981) and stabilization (1990-1997).

George Wilson pictured at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in the late 1970s (left) and 2020 (right).

Images from the 1970s renovation led by Mr. George Wilson and youth from CCY.