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Show your spirit and celebrate with us! We’re now accepting entries for the 2025 Hamilton Fourth of July parade! Businesses, schools, nonprofits, performers, and more — this is your moment to shine.
Hometown Heroes Banners Return to Hamilton
They served with honor — now we honor them. The Hometown Heroes banners are back in Hamilton, celebrating our local veterans and service members with a moving visual tribute displayed across the city from Memorial Day to Veterans Day.
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Welcome Meghan Hartman
A Warm Welcome to Our Communications Manager, Meghan Hartman! We’re excited to share that the Foundation team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Meghan Hartman as our new Communications Manager. In this
Welcome Tracy Eads
Welcome Our New Community Investment Officer, Tracy Eads! The foundation’s team is growing again! We are super happy to introduce our new Community Investment Officer, Tracy Eads. As she is kindhearted and passionate
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View All StoriesFriends of the Chrisholm Fund: Preserving History
The Friends of Chrisholm Historic Farmstead established an organizational endowment fund at the Foundation in 2014. The fund was started in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Friends of Chrisholm Historic Farmstead nonprofit organization and the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of the Amish to Butler County. Learn more about Friends of Chrisholm...
Bob and Pam Long Donor Advised Fund
Bob and Pam Long learned about giving to others at a young age, and that lesson is practiced daily in both their professions and their lives. Because of this shared compassion for their community, they established the Bob and Pam Long Donor Advised Fund. Read more about the Longs...
The Lane-Hooven House: A Timeless Treasure
The Lane-Hooven House was built in 1863 for Clark Lane, a Hamilton Industrialist and often thought of Hamilton’s first philanthropist, by James Elrick, Hamilton builder. The house,which because of its octagonal shape is widely regarded as Hamilton’s most unique residential structure, was sometimes called “Lane’s Folly.” Construction began in 1863 and took 11 months from commencement to completion. The doors were always open for every charity and aid society. The largest entertainment numbered more than 300.
Ownership of the Lane-Hooven House transferred to the Hamilton Community Foundation in 1951. The home's beauty reminds us of the rich history of our community. It inspires us to continue creating a stronger community one citizen at a time!
By appointment, self-guided tours available Monday - Friday - 9 am - 4 pm. Contact the Foundation at 513-863-1717 to schedule an appointment.