Jessica S.
9/1/2013
There are places I see on my travel where I roll my eyes at paying admission, but then there's little gems like the Harriet Beecher Stowe House where I want to support them and keep it running....
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
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2950 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is an Ohio History Connection historic site, featuring the House's history at 2 different time periods: - 1840 when abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati for nearly 20 years as a young teacher, writer, mother, researching what would become the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, and - 1940 when it was the Edgemont Inn, an African-American boarding house and tavern listed in the Green Book and managed by Irene Bacon. This house bears witness to generations joining their voices for truth in the nation's struggle toward freedom and humanity for all. Visit the Harriet Beecher Stowe House to be inspired to use your voice for truth today.
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4.58 reviews
Tameka L.
8/11/2024
Harriet Beecher Stowe is known for her book Uncle Tom's Cabin. Her living quarters are actually available to tour . On the tour you will be guided both inside and around the grounds and learn...
Paisley T.
6/9/2016
I really enjoyed my visit here! I can't say it totally rocked my world from a tourist perspective, but this is a great spot to visit if you happen to pass through. More like 3.5 stars is what I...
Alexis B.
11/21/2018
Okay, so full disclosure: Harriet Beecher Stowe never lived in this house. (The tour guide made this very clear to us up front). However, her family lived in the house and in Cincinnati for almost...
Kara H.
6/15/2019
A hidden gem! Anyone who loves history should stop here! Gives great insight into the tension in Cincinnati regarding slavery before the Civil War as well as great info on several members of the...
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