Harriet Beecher Stowe House Preservation & Restoration Project
Welcome to the Media Resources page for the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Preservation and Restoration Project. This comprehensive hub provides access to essential information about the Housewarming Weekend event, celebrating the restoration reveal.
The historic restoration and preservation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati, OH is a joint project of the Ohio History Connection, which owns the site, and the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House, the nonprofit local managing partner.
Find below: Media contacts, links to the event details, official press release, FAQs, media kit, previous press announcements, and an extensive gallery of videos and pictures showcasing the restoration journey.
The historic restoration and preservation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati, OH is a joint project of the Ohio History Connection, which owns the site, and the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House, the nonprofit local managing partner.
Find below: Media contacts, links to the event details, official press release, FAQs, media kit, previous press announcements, and an extensive gallery of videos and pictures showcasing the restoration journey.
Media Contacts:
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Christina Hartlieb
Executive Director, Harriet Beecher Stowe House 513-751-0651 chartlieb@stowehousecincy.org |
Neil Thompson
Manager, Media & Public Relations, Ohio History Connection 614-297-2330 nthompson@ohiohistory.org |
A Historic Housewarming Celebration of Freedom
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HOUSEWARMING EVENT PRESS RELEASE FOR DOWNLOAD
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FAQ's:
Who is funding the project?
Who is doing the work?
When will the project be done?
How can I help?
- Public: The Ohio History Connection receives funds from the Ohio Capital Appropriation every 2 years that are allotted to various projects within their site system network. The Ohio History Connection’s mission is to spark discovery of Ohio's stories by embracing the present, sharing the past and transforming the future. In recent capital cycles, the appropriation has included some funds specifically allocated for the Harriet Beecher Stowe House restoration project.
- Private Grants: Grants secured by the Ohio History Connection and the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House for this project include funds awarded by the National Park Service, the Thomas J. Emery Memorial Foundation, the Ohio Valley Foundation, the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
- Individual Donors: Donations from individual donors and members of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House contribute to both the restoration project and to ongoing public programming and operations.
Who is doing the work?
- The project is being managed by architects, archaeologists, restoration specialists, and historic carpenters from the staff of the Ohio History Connection in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of the Friends of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Additional skilled specialists are contracted for paint analysis, masonry, brickwork, carpentry, finishes, and landscaping.
When will the project be done?
- Initial planning for this project began nearly a decade ago and work is being phased as funding allows.
- This full historic restoration has included interior and exterior restoration of both the Beecher family home (1840) and Edgemont Inn (1940) wings of the house, as well as updates to visitor amenities and administrative space for staff and volunteers.
- As the restoration process unfolds, we are continually updating our interpretation through storytelling tours, exhibits, and outreach programs.
How can I help?
- Join the legacy of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House by becoming a member of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House [link to https://stowehousecincy.org/membership-information.html ] and/or donating to a specific project, program, or event [ link to https://stowehousecincy.org/donate.html]
- Support our mission through volunteering as a tour guide or and inviting us to present your local organization, club, or place of worship. [link to https://stowehousecincy.org/book-a-speaker.html]
- Be part of our upcoming events and spread the word about the Harriet Beecher Stowe House by bringing friends, family, and coworkers. [link to https://stowehousecincy.org/upcoming-events.html]
Media Kit: Logos
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Project Press & Announcements
- "Revived Landmark: Renovations at Harriet Beecher Stowe House will honor residents of 1840s and 1940s" (Cincinnati Enquirer, 7/7/2023)
- "Harriet Beecher Stowe House Being Renovated to Highlight Different Eras In Its History" (WKRC, 2/2/2023)
- "The Ohio History Connection and Cincinnati's Harriet Beecher Stowe House receive National Park Service Grant" (OHC Press Release, 9/20/2021)
- "Cultural landmarks renovate their way into the future" (Movers & Makers, 1/4/2021)
- "Watching Time Roll Back at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House" (HBSH Press Release, 12/22/2020)
- "Revealing History at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House" (HBSH Press Release, 11/6/2020)
- "Historic Walnut Hills home of famed author Harriet Beecher Stowe continues restoration" ( Cincinnati Enquirer, 8/22/2020)
- "Harriet Beecher Stowe House undergoing major restoration" (Fox19, 8/21/2020)
- "Restoration project underway at historic Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Walnut Hills" (Local 12 WKRC, 8/21/2020)
- "Exterior Work to Begin at Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati" (HBSH Press Release, 8/20/2020)
- Foundation Stabilization Project (SSRG, Spring 2020)
- Peeling Back 187 Years of History at Walnut Hills' Harriet Beecher Stowe House (CityBeat, 11/18/2019)
Blog Posts
CLICK HERE to see all of our blog posts related to the historic restoration project.
Restoration Project Photos
Restoration Project Videos
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