Thursday, October 01, 2015
Gorman Heritage Farm
My friend, Ruth, and I explored the 122 acre Gorman Heritage Farm in Hamilton County.
It is believed, through family history, that Edward built the original house, bank barn and springhouse. Eventually, Edward Brown sold his land to a cousin, George Brown, and moved with his immediate family to Illinois. One of George Brown’s daughters, Isabella, married Amos Gorman and together they had six children, one of whom was “Pete” Gorman, the father of Jim and Dorothy Gorman. Jim and Dorothy Gorman took over operation of the farm in 1943.
In 1996, after years of careful planning, Dorothy and Jim turned their beloved farm over to the Cincinnati Nature Center. Under the stewardship of the CNC, the farm was transformed from a family farm to the Heritage Farm and outdoor education center as we know it today. New elements, such as the hiking trails, children’s garden and educational programs were added to ensure visitors would have the opportunity to enjoy the property, while learning about farming and healthy use of the land. Also in 1996, the Village of Evendale donated a 22-acre land parcel along Reading Road, and built the interpretive building and parking lot.
In 1996, after years of careful planning, Dorothy and Jim turned their beloved farm over to the Cincinnati Nature Center. Under the stewardship of the CNC, the farm was transformed from a family farm to the Heritage Farm and outdoor education center as we know it today. New elements, such as the hiking trails, children’s garden and educational programs were added to ensure visitors would have the opportunity to enjoy the property, while learning about farming and healthy use of the land. Also in 1996, the Village of Evendale donated a 22-acre land parcel along Reading Road, and built the interpretive building and parking lot.
In 2003, the Cincinnati Nature Center turned the farm over to the Village of Evendale, who established the Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation to operate the farm. The Foundation, its board of directors and the farm staff remain committed to preserving the legacy entrusted to them by Dorothy and Jim Gorman.
We had already perused the gardens and walked up to the overlook.
There is a small shelter at the overlook.
We looked to the south and saw the sunflower fields.
This weekend is the official sunflower festival.
We walked over to the farm buildings where we met Isabella.
She then directed us to the sunflower fields.
Pumpkins on the way out.
For purchase this weekend, along with the sunflowers.
It was a chilly day, pleasant for all the walking that we did.
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# posted by Martha @ 6:31 PM 
