PROGRAMS
Betts Longworth Historic District Walking Tour
A guided walking tour of the Betts Longworth Historic District (BLHD) will explore the architecture and history of this unique neighborhood.
Tucked away in the southeast corner of the West End, the BLHD features streetscapes unlike any other in the city. Narrow Italianate homes are mixed with nineteenth century farmhouses and early twentieth century gems. The Betts Longworth Historic District, once farmland far removed from town, became the home of notable manufacturing and retailing families. The stories of their homes and business will be explored in this 90 minute tour.
The tour was developed for The Betts House by Architreks/Cincinnati-Walks, Cincinnati's premier architectural walking tour. Regularly scheduled tours for the 2013 season begin May 25. The walking tour will take place at 1 pm on the fourth Saturday of each month (May through October). The tour is $10 per person, which includes admission to the house. In addition, this tour may be scheduled for groups of 12 or more through Architreks. http://www.cincinnati-walks.org/
Build It! Architecture for Kids Programs
During our Saturday openings, we will have special hands-on activities for children and families. These activities will take place between 2 and 4 pm. They do not require reservations and are included in museum admission.
April 13 - roofing with Tecta America
April 27 - concrete with Baker Concrete
May 11 - roofing with Tecta America
May 25 - animal architects including a visit by animals from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
June 8 - electrical with IBEW-NECA Electrical Training Center
June 22 - carpentry with Callidas Construction
July 13 - architecture
July 27 - carpentry with Callidas Construction
For additional information, see our Exhibits page.
School Programs
For information on school programs, please visit our Outreach page.
Bond at the Betts
Each summer, Bond at the Betts, offers youth, ages 8 to 16, from urban recreation center summer programs, a hands-on introduction to the building trades. Past activities have included mixing mortar and laying brick, an introduction to archaeology, housepainting, roofing, blacksmithing, and an introduction to architecture. Our youth are instructed and guided in these activities by qualified professionals with long and distinguished careers in these fields.
The 2012 Bond at the Betts program has been generously funded by The Spirit of Construction Foundation and The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids program. Many thanks to our funders and to our instructors: Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati, Baker Concrete, Callidas Construction, CAP, Cincinnati State, Hummel Restoration, Scott McHenry, Messer Construction, Andrew Perryman, Tecta Amercia Zero Company, and Tiburon Energy.
Bond at the Betts received an Award of Merit from the American Architectural Foundation's Grants Program in 2008.
Please note: Bond at the Betts is a group program and is unable to accept individual children at this time. There are other summer building trades programs that focus on individual children including Rosie's Girls and the School of Architecture and Interior Design at UC.