I have a historic property. Can I change it (paint the outside/renovate the inside)?
First and foremost, the building is yours and you can do what you like. However, if you want access to historic property grants or to get onto (or remain on) the National Registry of Historic Places, contact the Lebanon Conservancy Foundation. It's located in the Historic Brant House. (513) 228-1810. |
Does Harmon Museum really have the 2nd largest Shaker collection in the World?
Yes! When Union Village ended in 1912, it was purchased by the United Brethren Church to start an orphanage. This left many of the buildings vacant until 1926 when the Golden Lamb was purchased by Robert & Virginia Jones. To furnish their newly renovated inn, the Joneses acquired much of their furnishings from these abandoned buildings. When their grandson, Sen. Rob Portman, took over the inn, with his wife, they were kind enough to donate much of "the Jones Collection" to the Warren County Historical Society. You can view a large portion of this collection in our Robert & Virginia Jones. Shaker Gallery, on the second floor. |