Glendale Heritage Preservation

03/10/2026

02/03/2026

Here is a chance for your Glendale resident child, ages 9 -13, to design a t-shirt to celebrate America 250.

11/09/2025

You are invited to Glendale Heritage Preservation’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 11 in Christ Church’s All Saints Fellowship Hall. Join us for a complimentary reception at 7:00 followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The highlight of the meeting will be a presentation by Thane Maynard, Director & CEO of the Cincinnati Zoo. Thane will take us on a journey through the history of the Zoo & Botanical Garden, from its humble beginnings in 1873 to its status as the “Greenest Zoo in America.” He’ll share some fascinating animal stories along the way, so you’ll be entertained and educated at the same time.

07/02/2025

The museum and gift shop have now reopened following their closure due to a flooded basement. Normal opening hours are Thursday and Saturday from 11 to 3. See you there.

06/08/2025

Glendale Heritage Preservation remains temporally closed until further notice due to the consequences of water infiltration in the basement.

04/25/2025

Glendale Heritage Preservation's museum will be closed on Saturday, April 26 due to the consequences of water problems in its basement.

04/23/2025

Glendale Heritage Preservation's museum and gift shop will remain closed on Thursday, April 24 due to water infiltration.

04/18/2025

Glendale Heritage Preservation's museum and gift shop will be closed on Saturday, April 19 due to water infiltration.

03/30/2025

Glendale Heritage Preservation has
released a new video called “Anthony
Harkness, Locomotive Builder.”
Harkness’s company built the steam
locomotive seen pulling into Glendale’s
depot in this 1865 photo. He was also one
of thirty founders of Glendale, building a
home on Laurel Avenue. And, in 1857, he
became Glendale’s second mayor.
You can view Harkness’s story by going to
YouTube and searching for Glendale
Heritage Preservation’s channel or by
clicking on

Anthony Harkness was the premier steam locomotive builder in Cincinnati during the early 19th century. He was one of the early founders of Glendale, Ohio. He...

01/15/2025

A new exhibit coming to Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum on January 20.

12/04/2024

Glendale Heritage Preservation trustees clean up the Centennial Memorial Garden, adjacent to the depot, in anticipation of A Village Christmas on December 14.