Hanby House Tour guide
ORGANIZATION: Westerville Historical Society
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Learn the history of the Hanby family to share with visitors to this historic home.
More opportunities with Westerville Historical Society
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About Westerville Historical Society
Location:
PO BOX 1063, WESTERVILLE, OH 43086, US
Mission Statement
Preserving the past and present for the future.
Description
Westerville Historical Society manages Hanby House Historic Site which is owned by the Ohio History Connection. The 1846 house was the home of Bishop William and Ann (Miller) Hanby's family. Bishop Hanby was a founder of Otterbein University. The house was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Benjamin Hanby, the oldest son, became a composer. His anti-slavery song "Darling Nelly Gray" was called the "Uncle Tom's Cabin" of song and inspired anti-slavery sentiment. Benjamin also wrote the Christmas classic "Up on the Housetop" in 1864.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hanby House Historic Site160 West Main StreetWesterville, OH 43081
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Songwriting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 3-hour shift per month, May through September
- Attend at least 2 training sessions per year