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CMHS x Cincinnati Distilling Limited-Edition Bourbon Launch

Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) and Cincinnati Distilling proudly introduce the limited-edition, single-barrel bourbon Camp Dennison: Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society.

This special-release bottle bridges two of Greater Cincinnati’s most profound Civil War landmarks. In 1861, Camp Dennison served as the gritty proving ground where more than 50,000 Union soldiers trained for battle. Decades later, Memorial Hall was erected in Over-the-Rhine as a grand monument to serve those same veterans and preserve their sacrifice.

Our Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society variant celebrates this historic pipeline from preparation to preservation. Rich, bold, and deeply rooted in Ohio heritage, this bourbon pays tribute to local heroes like Nicholas Longworth Anderson—who rose from the mud of Camp Dennison to have his name immortalized on Memorial Hall's intimate stage and the namesake Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS).

Best of all, you can help keep that history alive. Every bottle purchased includes a 16% donation to our nonprofit, whose mission supports the continued preservation of this local architectural treasure and the stories of those commemorated inside.

Taste the history. Honor the legacy. Secure your bottle today.

Pre-order today for pick-up at our complimentary bourbon launch party on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Cincinnati Distilling (203 Mill Street, Milford, OH 45150), including live music from The Laurelys (6-8 p.m.), light bites, spirit tastings, and a special Camp Dennison / Memorial Hall collection display by Colonel Todd Mayer, CMHS Trustee.  Or drop by the distillery at your leisure thereafter to reclaim your bottles.

Thanks for your continued support of historic Memorial Hall!

This Historic Preservation Month, Help Memorial Hall "Shine On!"

This Historic Preservation Month, help Memorial Hall “shine on” with a fresh, clean façade for its tenth anniversary post-renovation!  Our goal is $15,000 to support a specialty chemical pressure wash of the sandstone and granite comprising the historic venue’s remarkable front entrance.

"Shine On!” is the latest stage in Memorial Hall’s $1.5 million capital campaign, a collaboration of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, 3CDC, and Hamilton County.  To date, $1.1 million has been raised from individual giving, private foundations, and the building’s owner, Hamilton County.  Those funds have been used to start or complete critical preservation efforts, including:

Roof Replacement ✔️
Skyward-Facing Masonry Repairs ✔️
Copper Box Gutter Replacement ✔️
Rewiring of Proscenium Arches ✔️
Resurfacing Wood Floors ✔️
Restoration of Historic Wood Doors – In process
Restoration of Historic Wood Windows – In process
Interior Plaster Repair & Decorative Painting – In process

Please consider a donation in any amount to help Memorial Hall Shine On!  Even a small gift will go a long way toward ensuring that our treasured venue looks as fantastic as the day it opened nearly 120 years ago.

Donations to non-profit Memorial Hall are fully tax-deductible.

To make a contribution:

Online:  CLICK HERE and make a donation via credit card
Phone:  Call the Memorial Hall box office at (513) 977-8838 (Tuesday through Friday, 1-6pm)
Mail:  Mail a check payable to “Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society” with memo "Shine On!" to 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202