On Friday evening January 19th, 2024, there was a world class opening event at the Lebanon Harmon Museum.
This event was organized by the American Battlefield Trust.
The event was organized by the American Battlefield Trust and the Turtle Creek Chapter of the DAR. The Cincinnati and Richard Montgomery (Dayton) Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the opening event for the month long exhibit.
FREE Admission to the Harmon Museum, during this Special Exhibit, is courtesy of Miami Valley Gaming.
Please note that the American Revolution Experience exhibit will be available at the Harman Museum in Lebanon from January 16th to February 16 with hours of operation 9AM to 6PM (please confirm times prior to visiting).
Harman Museum in downtown Lebanon Ohio
Sharing the following article prepared by Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution – Michael Gunn:
The American Battlefield Trust Comes to Southwest Ohio
by Michael B. Gunn, Ph.D.
Cincinnati SAR members Brad Jarard, Michael Gunn, George Stewart, Jeff Hartman, Ed Bonniwell & Tim Madden in uniform and Cincinnati SAR President Scott Freeman joined members of the Richard Montgomery Chapter and local DAR who participated in the Friday evening January 19, 2024 kickoff event of the American Battlefield Trust’s American Revolution Experience Exhibit held at the Harmon Museum in Lebanon, OH.
Michael Gunn displayed his extensive 18th Century collection of Revolutionary War Era artifacts and provided History Presentations from 6:30 to 9:00 PM in the reception area.
American Revolutionary War artifacts on display
Swords, firelocks, flags and more!
The American Battlefield Trust will travel to scores of libraries, historical societies and museums through the spring of 2025, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences throughout the conflict and the places they visited on their journey.
Visitors mingling with the SAR, DAR and public attending the event
Visitors mingling with the SAR, DAR and public attending the event
The American Battlefield Trust exhibit will be at the Harmon Museum for one month (January 19th – February 16th).
A prototype statute of General Joseph Warren, the first to die at the Battle of Bunker Hill and Warren County, Ohio’s namesake, stands proudly on display in front of the American Revolution Experience. A fund is currently being raised to cast a full-sized bronze statue for the front of the Harmon Museum.
The American Revolution Experience invites visitors to consider the choices faced by members of the revolutionary generation as tensions mounted in the 1770s:
- Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty?
- Or, would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown, coming into conflict with neighbors and family?
The exhibit surfaces diverse viewpoints and experiences, touching on the journeys — both literal and figurative — of Patriots and Loyalists, Men and Women, Black and Native populations and even international allies.
Rather than focusing only on generals and famous statesmen, it introduces audiences to drummer boys, military mapmakers and other ordinary people who were impacted by global events.
Members of the OHSSAR welcomed the opportunity to participate in this 250th Program and demonstrate their prowess in presentations of Revolutionary War History.
Combined members of the Sons of the American Revolution at the opening event
Video of the Event:
See the excellent video prepared by Alan See of the Richard Montgomery Chapter (Dayton) Sons of the American Revolution
The American Revolution Experience – by Alan See
Special Thanks!
We are grateful to the Harmon Museum in historic downtown Lebanon for hosting this event. This museum was certainly a special surprise and we encourage the public, SAR and DAR members to visit and show their support. I am from the area and did not know about this historic gem.
Below is a video from the Harmon Museum website providing you a quick overview of what they have to offer visitors in addition to this special exhibit:
For more information, directions, hours of operation and upcoming events, you can visit the Harman Museum site:
This was a truly remarkable experience. We encourage all to attend and learn more about America’s struggle for independence and the establishment of a new form of government where individuals determined their countries fate and direction.
An awesome event!
Go Check Out The Exhibit!!
