Bond at the Betts

Each June, Bond at the Betts, offers youth, ages 7 to 16, from the West End and other inner-city neighborhoods and community centers, a hands-on introduction to the building trades. Past activities have included mixing mortar and laying brick, an introduction to archaeology, housepainting, roofing, blacksmithing, and an introduction to architecture.  Our youth are instructed and guided in these activities by qualified professionals with long and distinguished careers in these fields. 

Architectural historian Walter E. Langsam will give a series of lectures on Great Cincinnati Families, Their Homes, and Their Architects. The lectures will be accompanied by a slide presentation featuring historic and contemporary views of the exteriors and interiors of the homes.

The first lecture will be held June 14, 2008 at 11 am, and will feature the Taft family. The series continues on July 12, with the Probasco-Rowe family; September 20, the Hauck family; and concludes on October 11, with the Huenefeld family.

The lectures will be held at the Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court Street in downtown Cincinnati. Admission for the lectures  will be $10 for the public and $5 for members of the Betts House and the Cincinnati Fire Museum. A series subscription to all four lectures is $30 for the public and $15 for members. The fee includes admission to the Betts House exhibit Great Cincinnati Families at Home and a pass to visit the Cincinnati Fire Museum. Pre-registration is requested. Call 513-651-0734 or email BettsHouseRC@fuse.net for additional information.



Group Tours
Groups of up to 20 people can arrange for private tours of the Betts House. Contact us for more information.