Trailblazers, Freedom Seekers
& Abolitionists!
Their stories are the story of the Haines House . . . an almost two-century-old home where the seminal struggle for American social justice took shape among the pioneers of the Ohio heartland.
Help keep our history alive...
Dear Friends,
The Haines House Underground Railroad Museum stands as a vital testament to our shared history of resilience and freedom. This remarkable site educates visitors about the courageous efforts of those who sought liberation and the community that supported them.
However, we need your help to continue this important work. Maintaining the museum, preserving its artifacts, and providing educational programs require ongoing financial support. Your donations directly contribute to the upkeep of this historic site and ensure that future generations can learn about and honor the struggle for freedom.
Please consider making a donation today. Together, we can keep the spirit of the Underground Railroad alive and inspire hope and understanding in our community.
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Haines House is
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of these programs
In 2004, the Haines House was recognized by the U. S. National Park Service as an Underground Railroad site in its Network to Freedom program after a review by a team of scholars and park officials—One of only two in Stark County.
In 2023, TourismOhio selected the Haines House as one of fifteen sites in the State on its official Ohio Historic Underground Railroad Trail, commemorating Ohio's rich heritage as the Main Line of the UGRR.
Explore our history, programs & local preservation:
What's Happening?
Our first major restoration project in two decades . . .
Eric Johannesen's original design for the portico
The Haines House Portico, Exterior Envelope and Kitchen Foundation Restoration Project will address major issues to secure the exterior integrity of the Haines House. It is being conducted in three phases. It began with the restoration of the house chimneys in Fall 2022.
This year we will be in full swing with the restoration of the signature front portico of the Haines House. The portico includes portions (primarily the pilasters) that were likely part of John Grant’s 1842 original construction, with the remainder being from Eric Johannesen’s reconstruction in 1969-70. Both are considered historically significant, as Johanessen’s preservation work included not only the Haines House, but preservation of Chapman Hall and Glamorgan Castle, and buildings throughout northeast Ohio and the Western Reserve in his 20-year role as Preservation Officer for the State of Ohio.
The final phase of the project, foundation restoration of the southwest corner of the original 1827 house/old kitchen, will be completed in 2024.
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