A Historic Housewarming Celebration of Freedom
​A three day event celebrating our restoration reveal.

This house bears witness to generations joining their voices for truth in the nation's struggle toward freedom and humanity for all.
Re-discover the Harriet Beecher Stowe House with Two Eras of Interpretation Restored:
  • 1840: Abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother, preparing to write the world-changing anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
  • 1940: African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn—a boarding house, community gathering space, and tavern listed in the Green Book.

Housewarming Weekend Events

GENERATIONS UNITE
​Friday, July 19th | 10am-4pm 

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with esteemed state and local leaders.

The house will be open after the 10am ceremony until 4pm.
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Confirmed Speakers:
  • Marty Linz & Christina Hartlieb, Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House
  • Dr. Holly McGee, University of Cincinnati
  • Lydia Morgan, Chair, Juneteenth Cincinnati
  • Mona Jenkins, President, Walnut Hills Area Council
  • Cecil Thomas, Ohio State Representative
  • Megan Wood, CEO, Ohio History Connection
  • Aftab Pureval, Mayor, City of Cincinnati​
Music:
  • Brown Chapel AME
Refreshments
  • blaCk Coffee Lounge
  • Aunt Flora’s Kitchen & Cobbler

FAMILIES UNITE
​Saturday, July 20th | 10am-4pm

Enjoy family-friendly events fostering a shared historical experience at the historic Beecher family home and Edgemont Inn.

The house will be open for tours 10am-4pm.

Performances & Activities:
  • “Summer of Song” concert with Linton Peanut Butter & Jam (11am)
  • Storytime and book signings with author Kristy High (1-2:30pm)
  • Face painting (12pm-2pm)
  • Cincinnati Black History coloring books from Urbanist Media (while supplies last)
Refreshments:
  • Free craft stations, sno cones, and popcorn under the big tent provided by the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. (all day)

ARTISTS UNITE
​Sunday, July 21st | 12pm-4pm

Local visual, musical, and spoken word artists will gather to experience the new 2-era restoration and create their own art in response. 

The house will be open for tours 12pm-4pm.

Presentations & Performances:
  • Urban Sketcher Cincinnati Meetup (12pm)
  • Presentation of commissioned work by Black Art Speaks artists Deja Fletcher and Ke’Monte Figgs.
  • Open mic, music, and dance performances from CY Lenise, Camille Jones, Ant Alic, Lisa Marie, Gifted Johnson, Nick Fury, Brave Nate, Lucky Lee, Dmaris, MoPoetry Phillips, and Zeda Stew.
Refreshments:
  • The Donut Spot​

Parking Information

The museum features a limited parking lot available exclusively for guests with mobility limitations. We kindly ask all other guests to make use of the available parking on adjacent side streets, Foraker & Monfort.