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Tuesday - Saturday | 10-4pm

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Coming & Current Events

March 15 | 4pm

A very special concert featuring the Mason Symphony Orchestra & Springboro Wind Symphony

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March 18 | 11:30am

John Zimkus talks the Warren County Canal

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Opening: April 1

ON VIEW: A National Folk Art Exhibition, two-hundred years in the making

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Every Wednesday | 9am

Start your day by being kind to your body.

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Ohio Goes to the Movies

We're An Official Location!

We have been selected as an official location for the state's Ohio-250 Celebration; one of only three in Warren County! We'll be viewing the 1926 silent classic, The Scarlet Letter, staring Lillian Gish who was born in Springfield, Ohio.

This FREE screening will take place in August, 100 years from its initial release. More details to come!

Before the era of "movie stars," there was the ethereal, Lillian Gish. Often called the "First Lady of American Cinema," Gish didn’t just act; she pioneered the very language of film performance. While her peers were still using the broad, exaggerated gestures of the stage, Gish moved the art form toward understatement, nuance, and raw emotional depth.

She was a woman who commanded the screen with a porcelain fragility that masked an iron will, a duality that made her the definitive interpreter of the silent era’s greatest heroines.

This adaptation of The Scarlet Letter is a masterclass in visual storytelling. Gish personally fought to have this film made, choosing the director and her co-stars. Her portrayal of Hester is not one of a passive victim, but of a woman with immense internal strength and quiet dignity. Directed by the legendary Swedish filmmaker Victor Sjöström, the film blends European atmospheric tension with Hollywood’s grand scale, creating a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic. In the absence of dialogue, the story is told through Gish’s incomparable "close-up" acting. Every flicker of shame, love, and resilience is etched into the silver screen.

As we move through 2026, we are exactly a century removed from this film’s original release. Seeing it today is a rare chance to experience the pinnacle of silent film artistry exactly as it was meant to be seen, as a powerful, shared emotional journey.

"The movies are the only thing that can happen to you. You are part of them."
- Lillian Gish

Harmon Museum & Oh Suzanna Are Teaming Up

Dearest Gentle Reader,

Oh Suzanna is thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Bridgerton Trunk Show, taking place March 27–29! Inspired by the hit Netflix series, this is our largest event yet, featuring three incredible jewelry designers.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect tiara, elegant gloves, or a stunning reticule, we invite you to embrace the Regency era with us. Gowns are always encouraged!
Introducing Julie PetersenThis season, we are debuting a brand-new line by Julie Petersen. An expert in vintage jewelry, Julie’s collection features a breathtaking mix of original antique pieces and "upcycled" vintage elements fashioned into fresh, modern looks. Our buyers are particularly swooning over a beautiful Limoges pendant that is sure to be the star of the show.

Beauty with a Purpose: The Jewelry RaffleIn keeping with our tradition of giving back, this year’s Jewelry Raffle will benefit the Harmon Museum. Given the vintage soul of our new collection, we felt the Museum was the perfect partner for this season’s fundraising.
Oh Suzanna covers all costs—including jewelry donations, shipping, and credit card fees—so that 100% of the raffle profits go directly to the Museum.
Last year, your generosity helped us raise $3,900 for local nonprofits. Let's see if we can top that this year!
Enter the Jewelry Raffle Here

What’s in the Raffle?Currently, the raffle features stunning pieces from Rachel Marie and Firefly. Stay tuned—as soon as our vintage shipment arrives, I’ll be adding several exquisite Julie Petersen pieces to the prize pool!
We can't wait to see you at the show.

Warmly,
The Oh Suzanna Team
ohsuzannashop.com

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Pre-Orders Now Open!

FOLK ART: SELF-TOLD STORIES, SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS
The official exhibition catalogue from the Harmon Museum.

Discover the raw, authentic voice of the American spirit in "FOLK ART: SELF-TOLD STORIES, SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS", the official catalogue of the Harmon Museum's major 2026 exhibition. This essential volume celebrates the unique power of art created by self-taught individuals, capturing personal forces that move them "beyond contemplation to creation."

Spanning two centuries of American ingenuity, this collector’s edition features over three dozen self-taught masters, including Reverend Howard Finster, Elijah Pierce, and Mary Tillman Smith and the rich collection covers diverse media such as Tramp Art, Face Jugs, Carvings, Painted Furniture, Whirligigs and more.

Published in conjunction with the America 250-Ohio celebrations and featuring the extensive Harmon Museum and K. Richard B. Niehoff collections, this book is a vital record of American cultural heritage. Pre-order now to secure your copy of this profound visual narrative.

Pre-Order Form

To pre-order, complete the downloadable pre-order form and return it to Harmon Museum via delivery or email.

Crossing the Pond

Ocean Travel Before the Jet Airliner with Ashley Ford, the donor of our Ford Maritime Collection! This lecture discusses the oceanic travel experience and the progression of the magnificent ships that once commanded the North Atlantic Ocean. We will trace their evolution from early wooden vessels to the luxury cruise liners that once dominated world travel.

IRA & Charitable Donations

Tax benefits include more reasons to support the Harmon Museum.

Did you know that, if you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can make tax-free charitable donations directly from your IRA? By making what's called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), you can benefit your favorite charity while excluding up to $108,000 in 2025 from gross income. These gifts. also known as "charitable IRA rollovers," would otherwise be taxable IRA distributions. For more information, please use our contact page.

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In Your Community

Affiliate Members

We wish to acknowledge our Affiliate Members!

Elizabeth Harvey Free Black School / Harveysburg Community Historical Society

The Greater Loveland Historical Society

Alverta Green Mason Historical Society

Springboro Area Historical Society

We've Been Recognized!

Harmon Museum has won Best Museum in Warren County's "Best of" 2024! Thank you to everyone who voted for allowing us to be recognized. This has taken its place of honor among our other awards and recognitions.