On the evening of Dec. 14, more than 50 attendees, organizers and speakers gathered at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House to celebrate the “Historic Legacy of Walnut Hills.”
 
An esteemed panel of history enthusiasts led the evening’s discussion, which included a tour of the Beecher-Stowe House preceding extensive renovations, which will begin next year. Speakers included:
 

• Chris DeSimio, President of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Inc.
• Sue Plummer, President of the Walnut Hills Historical Society
• Christopher Phillips, UC Professor and Dept. of History chairperson and author of The Rivers Ran Backwards

The event also featured Robert Gioelli, UC Blue Ash Assistant Professor of History and curator of the Stowe House’s current exhibit, “Rethinking Porkopolis.” Walnut Hills resident and advocate Kathryne Gardette moderated, and food was provided by Gomez Salsa Cantina in Walnut Hills.
 
Click below to hear an audio recording of the discussion, which was part of Soapbox’s continuing On The Ground neighborhood series. Audio recording courtesy of Soapbox partners and local documentarians, CincyStories.

Part 1: Chris DeSimio, President of the Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Inc.


Part 2: Sue Plummer, President of the Walnut Hills Historical Society


Part 3: Christopher Phillips, UC Professor and Dept. of History chairperson and author of The Rivers Ran Backwards


Part 4: Question & Answer


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