Annual Manual 2018-19

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Education that Works! • High School students are career and college-ready • Adult students prepare for in-demand careers in about one year • Earn certifications & college credit • Be a step ahead in the job market • Over 90 percent of our graduates are working or in further education train for careers in: Healthcare, Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment/ Site Construction, Cosmetology, HVAC, Welding, Public Safety, Electrical Power Line Mechanic, Culinary, Automotive, Aerospace, Arts/Communication, Agriculture, Education, Business

3525 N. Ohio 48, Lebanon, OH 45036 adult Education: 513-932-8145 high school: 513-932-5677 MyWCCC.org

Discover why Yellow Springs is Everyone’s Favorite Place!

Old St. Mary Church

A Roman Catholic church opened in 1841 by German immigrants. The Greek Revivalstyle building was designed by Franz Ignatz Erd and is the second-oldest German-Catholic parish in Cincinnati. Masses held daily and in Latin, German and English every Sunday. Free admission. 123 E. 13th St., Overthe-Rhine, oldstmarys.org.

Promont House Museum

Ohio Gov. John M. Pattison lived in this stately Victorian mansion from 1879-1906. The house is now operated by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society. Offers special exhibits. Open Sundays March-December. Admission fee. 906 Main St., Milford, milfordhistory.net.

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library Built in 1955, the main library building was designed by noted Cincinnati architect Woodie Garber and is widely recognized for its contemporary design and use of open space. This library attracts more than 1 million users annually. Open daily. Free admission. 800 Vine St., Downtown, cincinnatilibrary.org.

Rabbit Hash, Kentucky

A historic rivertown in Kentucky that boasts a series of dog mayors. The Rabbit Hash General Store, open since 1831 and regarded as one of the best-preserved country stores in Kentucky was destroyed by a fire, but the town rallied to reopen it. Rabbit Hash is unincorporated, so it is without fixed boundaries, but the hamlet is considered to have a population of about 40. Visit weekends for beer and music. Open daily. Free to wander. 10021 Lower River Road, Rabbit Hash, Ky., rabbithash.com.

Ohio Historic Markers

Find a listing of all the city’s informational historic markers at remarkableohio.org.

• Little Miami Scenic Trail for cycling • 2000 acres of hiking trails & camping in Glen Helen, John Bryan State Park & Clifton Gorge • Over 64 shops, galleries, eateries, brewery &distillery • Festivals, art shows, theatre & live music

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Serpent Mound

The largest surviving example of a prehistoric effigy mound in the world, dating between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. Stretching more than 1,000 feet, the ancient earthwork depicts an immense serpent, the purpose of which remains a mystery. Burial ground? Ceremonial site? Aliens? Park open daily. Parking fee. 3850 State Route 73, Peebles, arcofappalachia.org/ visit/serpent-mound.

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

One of the largest cemeteries in the U.S. — 773 sprawling acres — featuring a bird sanctuary and park. This National Historic Landmark is the final resting place of many famous (and

not-so-famous) Cincinnatians, from Salmon P. Chase and Skip Prosser to William Procter and James Gamble. But for local ale fanatics, it’s worth making a pilgrimage to the cemetery just for one of their Beer Baron tours, where guides lead you on a walk to visit the graves and ornate mausoleums of the likes of Christian Moerlein, John Kauffman of the Kauffman Brewing Company and more. Frequent other themed tours available. Open daily. Free admission. 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village, springgrove.org.

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

A Greek revival Roman Catholic church, formally dedicated in 1845. Stone angels, created by Odoardo Fantacchiotti, which once flanked the main altar, were the first European sculptures to come to the city and can now be viewed in the Cincinnati Art Museum. Masses daily. Admission fee for concerts. 325 W. Eighth St., Downtown, stpeterinchainscathedral.org.

St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Basilica

Modeled after Notre Dame in Paris, the Gothic architecture features 26 Italian-carved gargoyle water spouts, flying buttresses, vaulted arches, columns and one of the world’s largest church stained-glass windows. Masses daily; open hours Monday-Saturday. Free admission. 1101 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., covcathedral. com.

Ulysses S. Grant’s Homestead

The boyhood home of Grant is a National Historic Landmark. On display are Grant’s binoculars from the Civil War, the family cradle, a nearby schoolhouse and an animatron of the former president at 15 years old. Open WednesdaySunday. Admission fee. 219 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, usgrantboyhoodhome.org.

White Water Shaker Village

One of 24 communal Shaker villages founded between 1787 and 1824. More than 20 original Shaker buildings remain on site including a broom shop, meeting house and dwelling. Open during open houses, workshops and scheduled tours. Admission fee. Miami Whitewater Forest, 11813 Oxford Road, Harrison, whitewatervillage.org.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Come see the boyhood home of the nation’s 27th president and 10th chief justice. Features a kind of weird animatronic version of Taft’s son, Charles Phelps Taft II, and house tours. Open daily. Free admission.


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