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Discover Cincinnati's rich history and diverse heritage through unique tours, cultural events, and museums. Explore Prohibition-era secrets, the Underground Railroad, Art Deco architecture, brewing history, and more.
Cincinnati began with the settlement of Columbia, Losantiville, and North Bend in the Northwest Territory of the United States beginning in late December 1788. The following year Fort Washington, named for George Washington, was established to protect the settlers.
Attractions. The Krohn Conservatory was completed in 1933, and named in honor of Irwin M. Krohn who served on the Board of Park Commissioners. It now contains more than 3,500 plant species from all over the world.
Cincinnati had close commercial and cultural ties with the South, and, when war broke out, many sympathized with the Southern cause. However, the city had been the home of such prominent abolitionists as Henry Ward Beecher and Levi Coffin and an important station on the Underground Railroad .
Nestled on the hilly banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati is famous for its unique food scene and booming professional sports. Cincinnati is also known for its patchwork of bustling neighborhoods, a gregarious hippo, and a plethora of cultural activities.
Step back in time and experience the history of our city, from our earliest settlers to those actively shaping the Queen City today. Along the way, meet costumed interpreters to better understand and connect with history.
Cincinnati’s story from 1788 to 1860 is an overlooked part of American history. It’s bookended by the Revolution and the Civil War and overshadowed by the War of 1812 and the Jacksonian Era.
The material documents the cultural, social, political, scientific, religious, educational and economic development of the Greater Cincinnati area from the earliest days of the various mediums. The collection is available for research in the library and a small sample can be viewed on our website.
Experience downtown Cincinnati's history like never before in our interactive "Then and Now" series.
"The Cincinnati Story provides background on the history of Cincinnati, supplemented by images of key figures, art movements, and locations within the Queen City. We have provided a few facts...