The Big Shake – How the 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes Rocked the Ohio River Valley

Jac Kern

Tuesday May 01 | $2.

The Big Shake – How the 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes Rocked the Ohio River Valley explores the history and causes of earthquakes, taking a close look at seismic activity in the Midwest. The exhibit also highlights the potential impact of earthquakes in the region and the building technologies that can help structures withstand seismic forces. Through May 31.

Museum Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30-5 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays.

Where: The Betts House
Phone: 513-651-0734
Address: 416 Clark St.
Website: www.bettshouse.org

The Betts House

416 Clark St.

Cincinnati, Ohio

45203

Built in 1804, it’s the oldest brick house in Ohio and serves as an artifact of Cincinnati’s period of early settlement. The center’s stated purpose is to interpret local history through “the evolution of building materials and traditions.”

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