Open Mic Night: October

The world needs your words! Join new and experienced poets in a space that honors world-changing words and rooted community. Join new and seasoned poets for an evening of creativity, community, and world-changing words at our Open Mic Night in the historic Edgemont Inn tavern at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Bring a poem, a song, or something in progress — all voices are welcome. Hosted by poet and storyteller Zeda Stew. Light refreshments included. Doors open at 5:30, poets begin at 6! This program is made possible thanks to funding from ArtsWave. What was the Edgemont Inn? In the 1930s and 40s, the Edgemont Inn was the first floor tavern at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. During these years, it was a Black-run boarding house and listed in the Green Book--a national directory of businesses that welcomed Black travelers and residents during the Great Migration of African Americans out of the South into northern cities. The tavern was the site of community parties, meetings, rallies, family gatherings and more. What is the Harriet Beecher Stowe House museum? The Harriet Beecher Stowe House bears witness to generations joining their voices for truth in the nation's struggle toward freedom and humanity for all. Visitors will encounter the history this house witnessed in two different time periods 100 years apart: • 1840 when abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in Cincinnati as a young teacher and mother preparing to write the blockbuster antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin • 1940 when African-American proprietor Irene Bacon managed the house as the Edgemont Inn--a boarding house and tavern listed in the Green Book. Learn more about our 2-era House tours and educational programs at www.stowehousecincy.org.