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February 11
Booked on Preservation is Cincinnati Preservation’s quarterly book club exploring stories of place, architecture, memory, and community. Read the book and come ready to discuss. In Partnership with Center for the City.
Book: Preserved- A Cultural History of the Funeral Home in America by Dean Lampros
Registration required.
Wed. February 11, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
John Hauck House
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
February 28
Practical Preservation Series is geared toward the historic homeowner and offers practical guidance and education on caring for and maintaining historic buildings.
Open to current Cincinnati Preservation members only and limited capacity.
Not a member? Join or renew your membership today!If you’re unsure of your membership status, contact Susan Casey at susan@cincinnatipreservation.org—she’s happy to help.
Registration required.
Sat. February 28, 2026
10:00-11:30am
Carriage House Conference Room
810 Horace Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
March 5
Preservation Professional Career Panel brings together local preservation professionals to share career paths, insights, and advice for those interested in working in the field of historic preservation.
Programming by CPYP
Free and open to the public
Thur. March 5, 2026
4:30-6:00pm
DAAP Auditorium
2624 Clifton Ave- Room 5275
Cincinnati, OH 45220
March 22
Cornerstone Community Spring House Tour invites members to an exclusive guided tour of the historic General James Taylor Mansion, led by Scott Clark, offering insight into the home’s history, architecture, and preservation story.
Open to Cornerstone Community Members.
Sun. March 22, 2026
2:00-4:00pm
The Taylor Mansion
335 East 3rd Street,
Newport KY 41071
March 24
Coffee & Conversation is a casual networking gathering for Cincinnati Preservation’s corporate members, offering space to connect with peers, share ideas, and engage in conversation around preservation and community impact over coffee.
Open to Cincinnati Preservation Corporate Members.
Tues. March 24, 2026
8:30-9:30am
Carriage House Conference Room
810 Horace Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
April 9
Pedals & Preservation is a guided bike ride series exploring Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods, architecture, and stories, combining active fun with local preservation education. In Partnership with Queen City Bike.
Free and open to the public. Registration Required.
Bring your own bike.
Spring Edition: The East End
Thur. April 9, 2026
5:45-7:15pm
Meet at Lunken Airport Parking lot
262 Wilmer Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45226
April 11
History Hike blends a traditional outdoor hike with local history, exploring natural landscapes and historic sites while connecting place, environment, and story along the trail.
Open to Cincinnati Preservation Members only and limited capacity. Registration required.
Sat. April 11, 2026
Tour times 10:00am or 12:30pm
Fortified Hill
1763 Hamilton Cleves Road
Hamilton, OH 45013
April 25
NKY Restoration Weekend is for historic homeowners, future buyers, and anyone who loves history. The event connects participants to practical solutions for repairing and maintaining historic houses, builds confidence in tackling projects and hiring contractors, and celebrates the rich history and cultural assets of our region.
Free and Open to the Public. Registration required.
Sat. April 25, 2026
8:15am-3:00pm
Newport Intermediate School
95 W 9th St
Newport, KY 41071
May 7
Preservation Excellence Awards honor the projects, people, and places that exemplify outstanding historic preservation and strengthen the character and vitality of Greater Cincinnati.
Ticketed Event- Advance Purchase required.
Thur. May 7, 2026
6:00-9:00pm
Woodward Theater
1404 Main Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets go on sale March 1, 2026
May 13
Booked on Preservation is Cincinnati Preservation’s quarterly book club exploring stories of place, architecture, memory, and community. Read the book and come ready to discuss. In Partnership with Center for the City.
Book: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Registration required.
Wed. May 13, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
John Hauck House
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
May- September
Preservation in the Park is a relaxed, free outdoor series where you can enjoy the outdoors while hearing engaging stories about the history, character, and future of the Cincinnati region. Join us monthly from May to September to learn something new, connect with neighbors, and discover why our built environment matters. In partnership with CUF.
Free and open to the public.
2026 Series: Celebrating Hamilton County Stories for America 250
Fourth Thursdays May-September
5:30pm
Bellevue Pavillion
2191 Ohio Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
May 31
Pedals & Preservation is a guided bike ride series exploring Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods, architecture, and stories, combining active fun with local preservation education. In Partnership with Queen City Bike.
Free and open to the public. Registration Required.
Bring your own bike.
Preservation and Bike Month Editions: Westwood
Sun. May 31, 2026
11:00am-1:00pm
Meet at Westwood School Parking Lot
2981 Montana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211
June 11
Pride Month Tour & Activity at the Ohio Lesbian Archives. Details to be announced soon.
Programming by CPYP.
Thur. June 11, 2026
6:00pm
Ohio Lesbian Archives
1308 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
July 9
Pedals & Preservation is a guided bike ride series exploring Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods, architecture, and stories, combining active fun with local preservation education. In Partnership with Queen City Bike.
Free and open to the public. Registration Required.
Bring your own bike.
Summer Edition: Location TBD
Thur. July 9, 2026
5:45-7:15pm
Cincinnati, OH 45226
August 8
Practical Preservation Series is geared toward the historic homeowner and offers practical guidance and education on caring for and maintaining historic buildings.
Open to current Cincinnati Preservation members only and limited capacity.
Not a member? Join or renew your membership today!If you’re unsure of your membership status, contact Susan Casey at susan@cincinnatipreservation.org—she’s happy to help.
Registration required.
Sat. August 8, 2026
10:00-11:30am
Carriage House Conference Room
810 Horace Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
August 12
Booked on Preservation is Cincinnati Preservation’s quarterly book club exploring stories of place, architecture, memory, and community. Read the book and come ready to discuss. In Partnership with Center for the City.
Book: The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home by George Colt.
Registration required.
Wed. August 12, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
John Hauck House
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
August 25
Members-Only Annual Reunion & Appreciation is Cincinnati Preservation’s yearly gathering at the John Hauck House, bringing members together to reconnect and celebrate our shared work. In 2026, the event will take the form of a homecoming picnic in honor of the America 250 celebration.
Open to Cincinnati Preservation Members only. Registration required.
Tues. August 25, 2026
4:30-6:30pm
John Hauck House
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
September 10
Pedals & Preservation is a guided bike ride series exploring Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods, architecture, and stories, combining active fun with local preservation education. In Partnership with Queen City Bike.
Free and open to the public. Registration Required.
Bring your own bike.
Fall Edition: Newport, KY
Thur. September 10, 2026
5:45-7:15pm
Meet Newport side of People Purple Bridge
Newport KY
September 13
Ohio Open Doors: 812 Dayton Audio Experience invites visitors to explore the John Hauck House at 812 Dayton Street through an immersive audio experience that brings the building’s history, stories, and significance to life as part of Ohio Open Doors weekend.
Free and open to the public. Bring your own headphones.
Sun. September 13, 2026
2:00-4:00pm
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
September 17
Coffee & Conversation is a casual networking gathering for Cincinnati Preservation’s corporate members, offering space to connect with peers, share ideas, and engage in conversation around preservation and community impact over coffee.
Open to Cincinnati Preservation Corporate Members.
Thur. September 17, 2026
10:00-11:30am
Carriage House Conference Room
810 Horace Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
October 11
Cemetery Cleanup & Learning Workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to care for historic burial grounds while learning best practices from Carrie Rhodus, Operations Director of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati.
Programming by CPYP. Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Sun. October 11, 2026
11:00am-12:30pm
Clifton Cemetery
730 Ludlow Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
October 23
Fall Forum – is Cincinnati Preservation’s annual signature event featuring an engaging discussion on preservation, architecture, urban design, history, and the forces shaping our built environment. In 2026, we celebrate the 31st year of this long-standing program.
Tickets Required
Fri. October 23, 2026
11:00am- Networking and Coffee
12:00pm-1:15pm- Lunch and Lecture
Hilton Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors
35 W 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets go on Sale August 15, 2026
November 8
Cornerstone Community Fall Tour offers an exclusive visit to the ArtWorks Creative Campus, a 2025 Preservation Excellence Award–winning project, highlighting its creative reuse, community impact, and preservation success story.
Open to Cornerstone Community Members.
Sun. November 8, 2026
2:00-4:00pm
Artworks Creative Campus
2429 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
November 18
Booked on Preservation is Cincinnati Preservation’s quarterly book club exploring stories of place, architecture, memory, and community. Read the book and come ready to discuss. In Partnership with Center for the City.
Book: The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton
Registration required.
Wed. November 18, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
John Hauck House
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214
December 6
Annual Meeting & Year-End Appreciation is Cincinnati Preservation’s annual gathering to reflect on the year’s accomplishments, share organizational updates, and thank members and supporters for their continued commitment to preserving our region’s historic places.
Open to Cincinnati Preservation Members only and limited capacity. Registration required.
Sun. December 6, 2026
2:00-4:00pm
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45225