Cincinnati
Tapestry in National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati; (c) Soul Of America
Cincinnati, Queen City, is a black heritage destination by ancestors on the Underground Railroad who crossed the Ohio River. It’s also home to a great black museum and a national music festival.
History
Black people first came to the area in 1810, before the city was incorporated in 1819
Cultural Sites
Make itinerary time for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and two HBCUs
Restaurants
A black entrepreneur made a successful mobile eatery before food trucks became a thing
Students at Central State HBCU near Cincy
Cincinnati Music Festival
Cincinnati Music Festival first rocked the mic in 1962 as the Ohio Valley Jazz Festival
Historic Sites
Sixth & Broadway was the location of early Black-owned shops, innkeepers, and a church
Places of Worship
Revelation Baptist Church and Allen Temple AME Church are historic stand-outs
Family Attractions
The History Museum and Duke Energy Children’s Museum should not be missed
The annual Cincinnati Music Festival, a cultural masterpiece for all; credit QLZ
General Attractions
Carew Tower Observation Deck gives a bird’s eye view of the grand Ohio riverfront
Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad
Cincy is was one of three primary routes to freedom from the South
The Arts
You can see the result of corporate philanthropy of the arts in this midsize city
Trivia & Famous Residents
Baseball fans in these parts will always celebrate Ken Griffey, Jr.