Membership

Dear Friends of Historic Hamilton,

PRESERVATION! Almost 40 years ago Historic Hamilton made this our mission… we are very proud of the many projects we have been involved with over the years:

We have restored the Pioneer Log House at Monument Park and now provide summer educational programming with a grant from the W.E. Smith Foundation.

We have partnered with the City of Sculpture to bring Alexander Hamilton to town! The “American Cape” by Kristan Vistale graces High Street.

We have restored of the Symmes Monument in Symmes Park

We have served as a preservation resource for the YMCA restoration

We have revitalized Hamilton’s Historic Farmers Market around the Butler County Courthouse and we continue our involvement…

Finally, we have sponsored free Ohio State Preservation Workshops for local residents in conjunction with the City of Hamilton’s Architectural Design and Review Board

Our current project, the Historic 1839 Crawford House is located on the East side of Hamilton in Crawford Woods. Initial funding came from the Hamilton Community Foundation and additional monies through block grants from the city, add to that the tireless work of Historic Hamilton board members and the carpentry expertise of Clem Skinner’s Butler Tech Construction class. We look forward to the completion and dedication of this beautiful landmark.

Hamilton’s exciting “renaissance” has been based on the preservation of our historic downtown and their designated historic neighborhoods: Dayton Lane, German Village, and Rossville. When visitors come to Hamilton we hear stories of how impressed they are by our historic architecture and charming neighborhoods.

Our organization has advocated and diligently worked over the years to educate, promote and encourage preservation as a tool for economic development and maintaining our historic character.

In these uncertain times it may seem that donations to non-profit organizations are an unnecessary expense. A recent survey of on this subject by the Ohio Attorney General’s office raised several common concerns and dilemmas, the most prevalent being a lack of funding due to cancellation of fundraisers and a drop in memberships and donations.

Won’t you please consider becoming a member today and join us in our efforts as we play a role in Hamilton’s forward movement through appreciation of its past.

I hope this letter finds you healthy in every way. We appreciate your continued support.

Polly Fairbanks, President

Sonia August, Dave Belew, Armand Bloch, Mary Pat Essman, Karen Whalen, Pat Moeller, Susan Myers, Shi O’Neill, Cynthia Stever, Dick Scheid, Tom Nye, Cindy Rentschler, Andy Wetzler