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Cincinnati Museum Center twice recognized among nation's best museums 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati History Museum recognized among best in the country The Children's Museum also named in top five nationwide in USA TODAY vote CINCINNATI – Two of Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) museums have been recognized among the best in the country. Following a four-week nationwide vote, the Cincinnati History Museum was named one of the top three in the Best History Museum category,
Freedom Center voted #2 history museum in the country 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center voted #2 history museum in the country Museum recognized as top three museum in USA TODAY vote for fourth year in a row CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center faced off against 19 other museums across the country for the title of Best History Museum in the country. Over a four-week nationwide vote, the nationally-accredited museum garnered the second-most votes
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Honor Black History Month
Social justice is not a singular topic to be covered, but a lens used to analyze the past and better understand the present. We know learning about the historical implications of race can be difficult. That’s where the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center can help. Group outings to Freedom Center encourage colleagues to ask questions about difficult topics while engaging in meaningful conversations with each other. By approaching material with empathy and an open mind, the Freedom Center helps
3CDC Newsletter 02.06.25
Source There’s no shortage of engaging, exciting, and powerful downtown events celebrating Black History Month and Black voices and culture! All week long, catch the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Primary Trust, at Playhouse in the Park! Written with profound affection for the hero at its center, Primary Trust is an achingly beautiful, modern-day tale that will restore your faith in others. Meet Kenneth, a shy, 38-year-old Black man who sells books by day and drinks mai tais with his best friend Bert by
Freedom Center elects Robert W. McDonald board chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center elects Robert W. McDonald board chair Michael L. Cioffi, partner at Blank Rome, also joins board CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center recently elected a new chair and added a new member to its Board of Directors. Robert W. McDonald began a two-year term as board chair on January 1, 2025. McDonald is a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP where he chairs
Freedom Center celebrates Black History Month with slate of programming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center celebrates Black History Month Music, film screening and plays show Black history is American history CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center released a robust schedule of Black History Month programming that includes two music performances, plays, a film screening and opportunities for children and adults to rediscover that Black history is American
3CDC Newsletter 01.16.25
Source It’s a meaningful week downtown as organizations across The Queen City celebrate and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of equality and justice. On Monday, join the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for the 20th annual King Legacy Celebration. The ticketed event represents the Freedom Center’s commitment to community unity and is an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring message that freedom is a universal and fundamental human right. The King Legacy Celebration
Freedom Center nominated for nation's best history museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Vote online through Feb. 10; part of USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards CINCINNATI – For the fifth year in a row, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is recognized among the nation’s best history museums. A four-week online vote can put the Freedom Center on top. To do so, the Freedom Center will have to beat out a group of 19 other history museums from across the country –
EXHIBITION PREVIEW: Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 9 a.m., Thursday, January 9 WHAT: Join the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for the premiere of its featured exhibition Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See. PRESS RELEASE The exhibition lifts the stories of a fun-loving child from Chicago whose life was brutally taken by a legacy of racial violence, and a mother’s bravery that refused to let her son die in vain. A centerpiece of the exhibition is a bullet-riddled, vandalized
Freedom Center to host 20th annual King Legacy Celebration; Kroger back as presenting sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Kroger continues lead sponsorship for third consecutive year; tickets available now CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will again honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with their 20th annual King Legacy Celebration and, for the third consecutive year, Kroger is supporting the event as presenting sponsor. The 2025 King Legacy Celebration will take place January 20,
Freedom Center announces King Legacy Celebration keynote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 25, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center welcomes Wendy Ellis, DrPH, as 2025 King Legacy Celebration keynote Annual celebration of Dr. King's legacy calls a new generation forward to dismantle systemic inequity; presented by Kroger CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Centerannounced equity innovator, researcher and documentarian Wendy Ellis, DrPH, as keynote for its 20th annual 2025 King Legacy Celebration,
Freedom Center board member celebrated for spirit of volunteerism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center board member Pete Strange celebrated for spirit of volunteerism Strange received GCF Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award, donates award to Freedom Center's cultural competency training CINCINNATI – Longtime National Underground Railroad Freedom Center board member and prolific community advocate Pete Strange was recognized with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s 2024 Jacob E.
Cincinnati Museum Center - New book presents person-centered documentary of the city's history
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Four Cincinnatis presents person-centered documentary of the city's history Collection of essays by historian Dan Hurley reflects 45-year career; proceeds support Cincinnati Museum Center's History Library and Archives CINCINNATI – Lovers of history and Cincinnati diehards will want to add a new book to their holiday list this year. The new project compiles over four decades of research and
Freedom Center offers Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins as holiday gift with purpose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins are a gift with a purposeLimited-edition coin series from U.S. Mint available through Dec. 31; portion of proceeds support Freedom Center CINCINNATI – Give a gift that gives back this holiday season. The U.S. Mint’s limited-edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins celebrate the bravery, sacrifice and leadership of Harriet Tubman while supporting the work and mission
Emmett Till exhibition coming to Freedom Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Upcoming exhibition finds ripple of justice in 70-year-old tragedy Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See opens at the Freedom Center Jan. 10 CINCINNATI – A story of tragedy becomes a spark of hope in a new exhibition coming to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, produced by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The
Freedom Center announces 20th annual King Legacy Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center announces 20th annual King Legacy Celebration; Kroger back as presenting sponsor Kroger continues lead sponsorship for third consecutive year; tickets available Nov. 4 CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will again honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with their 20th annual King Legacy Celebration and, for the third consecutive year, Kroger is
Students and community reflect on 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Students and community reflect on Civil Rights Act of 1964 Freedom Center's Onward Freedom display celebrates legislation's 60th anniversary CINCINNATI – Sixty years ago on July 2, after a century of persistent activism in the face of terrorism and violence, justice scored a victory with the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is marking the anniversary
This Week Downtown - 06.13.24
Source Community and jubilation are at the heart of Juneteenth celebrations across downtown this week! Saturday marks Paloozanoire’s fifth year producing Cincinnati’s Juneteenth Block Party. From 4 to 11PM at The Banks, the epic party will showcase freedom and the evolution of Black culture and include a Family Zone featuring Cincinnati Reds mascots and carnival performers, local DJs, minority-owned food trucks, and community-centric activities for all ages. Register for your free Block Party
Freedom Center celebrates true independence with Juneteenth Jubilee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center celebrates true independence with Juneteenth Jubilee, presented by Gallagher Live music, food trucks, community vendors, free museum admission and Bengals tackle Orlando Brown, Jr. highlight June 19 event CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is inviting the community to gather in jubilation during its inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee, presented by Gallagher. The