The First Lady of Cincinnati: Maria Longworth Storer

2220 Victory Parkway,Cincinnati OH 45206

03 October, 2021

Description

The fascinating story of Maria Longworth Storer, founder of Rookwood Pottery, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Maria Longworth Storer is the granddaughter of Nicholas Longworth of Taft House fame and is the founder of Rookwood Pottery. Rookwood was just the beginning Maria’s good deeds that earned her the recognition as the First Lady of Cincinnati. She is credited with making Cincinnati the culture center it is today. Learn about her fascinating life with historian Frank Farmer Loomis and book co-author, Nancy Broermann, as they entertain you with a pictorial overview of Maria’s life, followed by a tour of the grounds of the Saint Ursula Convent where you will view rare pieces of Maria’s Rookwood pottery and the stained glass windows in the chapel she funded. You will learn about Maria’s involvement with helping WWI wounded soldiers, national politics and her many gifts to the city that, until now, are little known accomplishments. Historical Walking Tour Life is a never-ending learning process, then why not learn a few more skills to enrich it? Welcome to Communiversity at the University of Cincinnati that offers convenient and innovative classes designed to boost your career and enrich your life. Classes are noncredit, informal and fun!