Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs is proud to present its 2013 schedule of historical, cultural and architectural tours. For more than 30 years, the docents have enjoyed sharing their passion for history through hundreds of audio visual presentations, lectures, motorcoach and walking tours. As an outreach association of the History Museum, the all-volunteer Cincinnati Heritage Programs has unlocked doors to privately owned places generally not open to the public. All topics are thoroughly researched for accuracy. The Ambassadors of Cincinnati Heritage Programs strive to inspire people to learn and appreciate the region’s history.

2 (513) 287-7031 Cincinnati History Sessions The Golden Age of Cincinnati Entertainment Heritage Programs will present Cincinnati’s Golden Age of Entertainment 1920-1970 on four consecutive Tuesday evenings from April 2-23, 2013. Sessions are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Reakirt Auditorium at Cincinnati Museum Center. Cost for all four sessions is $40 for Museum Members and $50 for Non-Members. Cost for a single session is $15. To register, call (513) 287-7031. The Crosley Story and the American Dream - April 2 Through the creative genius of Powel Crosley and his brother, Lewis, they brought affordable radios, television, appliances and cars to people from all walks of life. Hear the story of their innovative lives with all of its triumphs and disappointments. Radio Waves - April 9 Hear how the Nation’s Station brought news to people around the world and set the standard for quality radio programming. Revive memories of your favorite radio stations that entertained you on those late night evenings. Grand Old Theaters - April 16 The Queen City can take pride in her many grand ornate old theaters such as the Schubert, RKO Albee, the Emery and the Gayety. Hear about their history and some of the memorable entertainment that were featured in the great halls. Golden Age of Television - April 23 Hear about television’s pioneers such as Ruth Lyons, Paul Dixon, the Cool Ghoul and Skipper Ryle, who entertained Greater Cincinnatians “by the seat of their pants” on live TV.

3 www.cincymuseum.org/programs/heritage Union Terminal Rotunda Tours Discover one of Cincinnati’s National Historic Landmarks, Union Terminal. During a 45-minute tour, docents explain construction, architecture and art of one of the finest examples of Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals and visit the Cincinnati Union Terminal President’s Office, today’s Amtrak waiting room and Rookwood Tea Room. Complimentary tours: Saturdays at noon, 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Sundays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours can also be arranged for groups during the week with advance notice. Custom Motorcoach & Walking Tours Heritage Programs offers full or half-day customized tours on a variety of interesting topics. Here are just a few examples: Discover Cincinnati Historic Churches Inclines and Overlooks Over-the-Rhine Historic Distrtrict

4 photograph by Robert Webber (513) 287-7031 Tour Information - Scheduled Tours Heritage Programs offers scheduled tours of unique sites of local or regional interest. All tours include lunch unless specified. All bus tours depart from the front of Cincinnati Museum Center. There are no refunds after the registration deadline. See pages 7 through 17 for more information and a detailed listing of these tours.

Contact Information For more information about any of our programs, please contact us at (513) 287-7031. Reservations can be made by calling the number listed above.

General Information Heritage Programs strives to provide access for all individuals attending our programs, activities and events. Those needing information in alternative formats or other assistance should make the request at the time of the initial reservation.

Volunteer Information If you are interested in becoming a Heritage Programs docent or would like information on volunteering in the Cincinnati History Museum, contact the Director of Volunteer Services at (513) 287-7025 or [email protected].

photograph by Robert Webber 5 www.cincymuseum.org/programs/heritage 2013 Heritage Programs Speakers Bureau t Heritage Programs has a variety of historical, architectural a and cultural topics that docents can bring to your organization. Groups can also arrange a program at Cincinnati Museum Center. Choose from the following topics: A Day in the Parks America’s Story from Depression to Super Power Amusement Parks in Greater Cincinnati Arthur St. Clair and the Cincinnati During the Civil War Cincinnati Inclines Cincinnati and the Cincinnati and the Presidents Cincinnati Style Chili Cincinnati’s Brewing Industry Cincinnati’s First Founders Cincinnati’s German Heritage Cincinnati’s Jewish Heritage Cincinnati’s Subway Cincinnati’s Winter Holiday Traditions of Dreams Delta Queen and Cincinnati’s First Family of the River Do Pig’s Fly? The Story of Porkopolis Emery Family Legacy Entertainment and Recreation in Cincinnati Ghosts and Spirits of Cincinnati Grand Old Theaters of Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati’s Veterans Memorials Historic St. Bernard Let Me Entertain You C Longworth Family Legacy National Historic Landmarks Floods V Powel Crosley Story r Rollin’ on the River Rookwood Pottery Steamboats and the Queen City The Cincinnati Story 1788-1925 l Taft Family Legacy C 20th Century Cincinnati e

The Sad, Seamy, Sinister Side of Cincinnati e Union Terminal c Up & Away to Mt. Auburn m Women of Cincinnati Wooden Shoe Hollow

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Afternoon Art Deco Tea at Union Terminal Saturday, April 27, 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the opening of Cincinnati Union Terminal with a special tour on the works of art throughout the National Historic Landmark. Learn about the various artists, including Winold Riess and Pierre Bordelle, who were commissioned to create the now famous paintings and mosaics. Tour the restored Historic Dining Rooms and see the dazzling Bordelle ceiling murals. Partake in an afternoon tea in the Cincinnati Dining Room and the Rookwood Tea Room. Learn about the fashions of the 1930s. This event has a lot of walking and standing. Not all areas are handicap accessible. Fee: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members Registration Deadline: April 18

The Emery Family Legacy Thursday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Start the day with an audiovisual presentation about the Thomas Emery Family, who were known as the builders of Cincinnati. View some of the town houses and city-apartments built for “moderate rent housing” still occupied today. Visit the acoustically perfect Emery Theater. Have lunch at the Palm Court and tour the Netherland Hotel, part of the Carew Tour complex that was built to be “a city within a city”. Tour elegant Peterloon, the Indian Hill country estate designed for the Emery fam ly. On a tour of the Village of Mariemont, hear why and how in the 1920s, Mary Emery created the community, designed to meet the needs of all of its residents. Fee: $75 Members; $85 Non-Members Registration Deadline: April 24 10 (513) 287-7031 2013 Heritage Programs Tours

Subway Talk and Walk Saturday, May 11, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Hear the history of Cincinnati’s Rapid Transit Subway tunnel, intact since 1928. Enter the subway for a five-block walk underground. The “talk and walk” lasts approximately two hours. Be aware that the tunnel is dark and dusty. Walking surfaces are uneven and may be muddy with standing water. Sturdy shoes or boots and a flashlight are required. Release forms and notification of the meeting site will be mailed upon registration. No cameras or headlamps permitted for safety reasons. This tour is not handicap accessible. Lunch is not included. Registration Deadline: April 13

When The Queen City was King of Recording Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Did you know that “The Twist” was first recorded in Cincinnati and that James Brown started his career in Cincinnati with King Records? Hear how Cincinnati, in the 1940s and 1950s, was known for its recordings of country, bluegrass and soul music. Visit a state-of-the-art recording studio. View the site that was home to King Records and hear about the famous musicians who recorded there. At historic E.T Herzog Recording Studios on Race Street, now the Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation, see the recording studio that once was filled with the music of Hank Williams, Patti Page and Rosemary Clooney. At the Blue Wisp Jazz Club, enjoy lunch with a little “jam”. Fee: $50 Member; $60 Non-Member Registration Deadline: May 7 11 www.cincymuseum.org/programs/heritage 2013 Heritage Programs Tours

Barnstorming to Business at Lunken Airport Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located on the site of Cincinnati’s first pioneer settlement, Lunken Airport was the largest municipal airport when dedicated in 1930. Hear stories of 1920s barnstorming days to becoming the birthplace of Aeronca and Flamingo Aircraft companies. The famous Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded at Lunken Airport. Learn how the complex, hosting private and business operations, is vital to the region’s economy. See Art Deco hangars and aircraft companies that perform major maintenance operations on business jets. Fee: $70 Members; $80 Non-Members Registration Deadline: May 15

The White Water Shaker Village Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 1822, the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing established a settlement along the Dry Fork in Crosby Township. Today, thanks to Hamilton County Parks and the Friends of the White Water Shakers, walk through one of the few remaining Shaker meeting houses in the U.S. and twenty original Shaker-built structures. Enjoy the sounds of a Shaker Sunday morning assembly performed by the Western Shaker Singers. Lunch is not included. Fee: $45 Members; $55 Non-Members Registration Deadline: May 24

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Cincinnati Blooms! Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On a behind-the-scenes tour of the Queen City’s botanical landmark, Krohn Conservatory, learn about its history and it’s well known seasonal displays, including the annual Butterfly Show. Visit the Warder Nursery, where the flowers and other plants used by the Krohn and Cincinnati Parks are grown. At the Civic Garden Center, enjoy a program on popular plantings for homes and get information on “green” issues. Visit a historic, family owned greenhouse and nursery which provides fragrant flowers and plants to the general public. Fee: $65 Members; $75 Non-Members Registration Deadline: May 30

Take Me Out to the Ballparks Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immerse yourself in Cincinnati’s baseball history with a visit to the site of the Palace of the Fans (1902-1911) and Crosley Field (1912-1970) led by the Reds Hall of Fame Chief Curator. At Great American Ballpark, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour that includes the press box and dugout. There will be a special

site visit with the VP of Ballpark Operations who will explain day-to-day operations. Explore the Hall of Fame and Museum filled with record-breaking memorab lia, highlights from championship eras and artifacts from the first professional baseball team. Guests will drive their own cars on this tour. Upon registration, you w ll be given specific directions to the old Crosley Field and then to the Great American Ballpark where arrangements have been made for convenient parking close to the entrance. The cost of parking can range from $9 to $20 per car depending on the downtown events of the day. Fee: $55 Members; $65 Non-Members Registration Deadline: July 5 13 www.cincymuseum.org/programs/heritage 2013 Heritage Programs Tours

Starry, Starry Night

Wednesday, August 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

View the summer sky through the world’s oldest operational telescope at the Cincinnati Observatory, the birthplace of American astronomy. Enjoy the evening with wine and cheese, and learn why President Adams laid the Observatory’s original cornerstone in Mt. Adams in 1843 and why the Observatory was moved to its present site in 1873. On a tour of this National Historic Landmark, discover how 19th-century astronomers determined time for Cincinnati and how the first U.S. weather prediction was achieved. Parts of this tour are not handicap accessible. Fee: $30 Members; $35 Non-Members Registration Deadline: August 21

Small Marvelous Museum Gems Wednesday, September 11, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. At the Sign Museum walk amongst the brilliant artwork that reflects the history, technology, commerce and culture of the American landscape. Tour Vent Haven, home to the world’s largest collection of ventriloquist dummies and memorabilia. Visit The Lloyd Library, founded in 1864, which contains history and archives on medical botany, eclectic medicine and horticulture. At the Gambling Museum, view a collection of paraphernalia and hear the scandalous stories about Newport, KY when it was the gambling capital of the U.S. and where celebrities entertained and tempted ole Lady Luck. Fee: $75 Member; $85 Non-Member Registration Deadline: September 12

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Cincinnati’s Art Deco Architecture

Friday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If there is a stand-out style of architecture in the Queen City, it’s art deco, which Cincinnati developers embraced in the late 1920s. Visit structures that celebrate the rise of commerce, technology and speed that were hallmarks of the distinctive style. Tour the Art Moderne Union Terminal, the bejeweled Cincinnati Bell Telephone Building, the stunning Carew Tower Arcade, the splendid Netherland Plaza, the highly detailed Times Star Building and the futuristic Coca Cola Building.

Fee: $70 Members; $80 Non-Members Registration Deadline: September 10

Historic Farmsteads of Butler County Saturday, September 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit farmsteads that continue to reflect the lifestyle of early settlers in Butler County. See the Doty Farm in Hueston Woods Park and explore a period “bank barn” filled with antique machinery from plows to horse-driven carts. At the privately-owned Lewis Farm, our hosts, only the second family to have title will explain the various outbuildings dating back to 1802. Tour the “new” home built in 1853 filled with authentic period furniture. Ask the cook what a good recipe is for the coal-burning kitchen stove. Visit the Lewis Cemetery with the graves of family members and soldiers from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Fee: $70 Members, $80 Non-Members Registration Deadline: September 23

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The Industrious Ohio River Wednesday, October 2, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Ohio River supports numerous industries that are vital to our wellbeing. It is an aquatic highway that delivers goods efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Visit a barge terminal to learn of its day-to-day operations of transloading, warehousing, shipping and distribution. See the Meldahl Lock and Dam control center which manages the river as a transportation system. Tour a major power plant to see how electricity is generated. Stand inside a nuclear reactor that was never put into operation. Sturdy shoes are required. There is a lot of walking, stair climbing and standing. This tour is not handicap accessible. Fee: $75 Members; $85 Non-Members Registration Deadline: September 22

I n c l i n e s a n d O v e r l o o k s Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the late 1800s, Cincinnati boasted five inclines that carried people and freight away from the smoke, noise and crowds of the city basin up to fresh air. Visit the sites of the inclined planes. Hear about the hilltop resorts built as beer gardens and entertainment venues. Hear the story of Cincinnati’s “seven hills” and the wonders of 19th-century transportation engineering. Lunch is not included. Fee: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members Registration Deadline: October 15 16 (513) 287-7031 2013 Heritage Programs Tours

The Cincinnati Police Department Tuesday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the 911 Telecommunications and Homeland Security Center, observe dispatchers receiving emergency calls. Find out about the newest Digital Detective devices that assist officers in tracking down suspects. Step into the newest SWAT and Command Post Center vehicles. Watch maneuvers of the Canine and Mounted Police Squads. At the Police Academy, watch recruits in tactical and physical training classes. Assess your decision making skills using the Firearms Training Simulator which depicts realistic law enforcement scenarios. Explore the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum and peruse the vast collection of police equipment and stories of men and women sworn to honor and protect all citizens. This tour has steps and standing throughout the day. Fee: $65 Members; $75 Non-Members Registration Deadline: October 12

High Steel of Union Terminal Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Explore the arched steel structure of the city’s most recognized landmark. After an audiovisual presentation on its construction, climb to the high steel trusses supporting one of the largest half-dome rotundas in the world. The tour lasts about two hours, ascends 300 steps and has ladders in dimly lit areas. No cameras or personal carried items are permitted on this tour. No photos are permitted. Sturdy shoes required. No open toed or high-heeled shoes permitted. Must be at least 12 years of age and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Not handicap accessible.

Fee: $25 Members; $35 Non-Members Registration Deadline: October 31 17 www.cincymuseum.org/programs/heritage 2013 Brown Bag Lecture Series In its ninteenth season of exciting noon time programs that focus on Cincinnati history, the Brown Bag Lecture Series returns with new lectures presented in association with the docents of Cincinnati Heritage Programs. The lectures, presented in the Reakirt Auditorium, are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring their own lunch or purchase lunch at the Gateway Cafe in the Rotunda. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Noon to 1 p.m.

Cincinnati and the Presidents Monday, February 18, 2013

Cincinnati Union Terminal Monday, March 18, 2013

Crosley Field of Dreams Monday, April 15, 2013

National Historic Landmarks Monday, September 16, 2013

Ghosts and Spirits of Cincinnati Monday, September 16, 2013

Remembering our Veterans Monday, November 18, 2013

Cincinnati’s Winter Holiday Traditions Monday, December 16, 2013

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