Cincinnati Architecture: 1800-1860 Cincinnati Architecture: 1800-1860 Presented by Carolyn Honkomp, Museum Center Heritage Programs Carolyn Laemmle / 10/12/2019 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 6435 Article rating: No rating In the 19th Century, Cincinnati was a dynamic boom town, one of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. Part of that history lives on in buildings that exist today. This program presents a virtual tour of significant structures in the basin and outskirts of Cincinnati, highlighting their architectural styles. The presentation will describe the effects of commerce, European immigration, and cultural influences on the design and utility of structures that created the foundation of our city. Mrs. Mary Russell.... Chairman of the Day Mrs. Cheryl Sieve.... Flower Chairman Read more
Our Foremothers: Women in Early Cincinnati History Our Foremothers: Women in Early Cincinnati History Presented by Christopher Miller Glenna Baumbaugh / 2/22/2020 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 6389 Article rating: No rating Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convenor of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom throughout the globe. It reveals stories of freedom’s heroes – and “she-roes” – from the past to contemporary times. This program focuses on Cincinnati women who played an important part in our local history. Ms. Rosalyn Fuller...... Chairman of the Day Ms. Nancy Bolam-Jenkins... Flower Chairman Dr. Rajni Harsh... Hospitality Chairman Read more
THE TAFT MUSEUM: FROM A HOUSE TO A HOME THE TAFT MUSEUM: FROM A HOUSE TO A HOME Presented by Sue Monteith Vivian Morgan / 5/20/2023 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 2320 Article rating: No rating Look back at 200 years of the Taft residence! You’ll get swept up by just how much we have learned about this house, and how the people that lived there made it a home. Sue, who is a docent there, will share a number of the most interesting stories as well as update us on the recent renovations of one of Cincinnati’s most beloved museums. May 20, 2023 Board meeting – 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Chef's salad, crackers/rolls and butter, carrot cake Vivian Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairperson of the Day Kathy Turin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hostess [Programs:ProgRegButton(ProgramId=28)] Read more
WHAT’S NEXT FOR OUR PUBLIC LIBRARIES? WHAT’S NEXT FOR OUR PUBLIC LIBRARIES? Presented by Paula Brehm Heeger Sue Eades / 5/18/2024 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 702 Article rating: No rating May 18, 2024 Cincinnati and Hamilton County have a rich 170-year history of excellence in providing essential library services to their communities. With 41 public locations and one-million square feet of public space, the system continues to adapt and change to support the ever-growing information needs of its users. This presentation will focus on the ten-year Facility Master Plan designed to bring continuous improvements to the libraries throughout Hamilton County. Board Meeting at 11:00 am. Luncheon in the Lecture Room at 12:00 pm. Brunch buffet: Spinach and cheese quiche, Ham and gruyere quiche, Green salad, fruit salad, breakfast potatoes, Peach crisp. Cheryl Sieve……………….Chairperson of the Day Diane Barth………………..Hospitality Read more