Archaeologists and historians from Ohio History Connection are continuing research at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House historic site in Walnut Hills. Through archaeological digs, ground scanning, paint analysis, and other techniques, they are compiling information about changes made to the house and grounds over the last 187 years. Executive Director Christina Hartlieb says, "Through this site investigation process, we are uncovering information that will help us get a fuller picture of what life was like for people who lived in this house from the 1830s all the way into the 1940s. These stories will help determine the scope of the restoration project as it's developing."

The house was originally constructed as the president's home on the campus of the Lane Theological Seminary. Its first resident, Rev. Lyman Beecher arrived with his family in Cincinnati in 1832, including his 21-year-old daughter Harriet who would go on to write the world-famous novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, published in 1852.

Preservation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House is being supported in part by the Ohio History Connection, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), funded by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Additional support is provided from capital appropriations by the Ohio General Assembly as administered through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The house is managed by the nonprofit Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House.

October 7, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Media Contact:
Christina Hartlieb, Executive Director
chartlieb@stowehousecincy.org
513-751-0651
 
(CINCINNATI)– Almost 200,000 black soldiers fought for the Union during the Civil War. Come hear historian Anthony Gibbs discuss what motivated these men and set them apart from the other thousands who fought and died in the War Between the States.
 
The program begins at 4pm on Sunday October 13, 2019 at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Walnut Hills. Thank to Ohio Humanities, this lecture is free and open to the public. Visit http://www.stowehousecincy.org/events-and-lectures.html for full details.
 
​Anthony Gibbs has traveled throughout the state of Ohio as a teaching artist and living history performer. Anthony has portrayed living history characters such as John Parker, an Underground Railroad conductor from Ripley, OH; Milton Holland, a soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the 5th U.S.C.T.; and other key figures in African American History. For over 12 years Anthony has presented historical workshops and performances on the United States Colored Troops and their participation in the Civil War. Anthony is a graduate of The Ohio State University. He is currently employed by the Ohio History Connection as the Coordinator of Community Engagement. He is founder and Creative Director of Black Historic Impressions, an organization dedicated to the remembrance, appreciation, and exhibition of African American contributions throughout history.
 

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Harriet Beecher Stowe House
The Harriet Beecher Stow​e House celebrates the life, family, and legacy of author and activist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Harriet is primarily known for her book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and its contributions to the Civil War. Located in the historic neighborhood of Walnut Hills in Cincinnati, OH, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House hosts educational tours, lectures, and readings. Visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe House to learn about the history, the family, and more.  For more information about programs and events, call 513-751-0651 or visit www.stowehousecincy.org
 
Ohio Humanities
Ohio Humanities encourages all Ohioans to explore the human story. Providing financial support through grants for community projects, exhibits, and activities, Ohio Humanities partners with cultural organizations to present book festivals and public activities, and to promote heritage tourism in Ohio.