
Save an important part of Kentucky history!!
With a previous history of tearing down every old house in sight, we want the fiscal court and the city commission to let an entity save the house!

Boarded-up entrance to the cellar where new or “problem” slaves were chained
This national treasure was built in 1817 by U.S. Congressman and War of 1812 Colonel, William Brown. With the family’s close ties to Henry Clay, Mary Todd’s family and the Warfields, their anti-slavery stance, emancipation of their slaves, and a close relationship with Abraham Lincoln, we feel this structurally sound house deserves to be saved.
Well-known historical preservationists have stepped forward to provide the financial means to restore the house into a much needed event venue and community center. As the fiscal court and city commission votes were made without appropriate consideration, we are also encouraging the local government to revisit this action to better reflect the overwhelming preservation support expressed from the local, state, and national levels.
For more info about the house the following link has an EXTENSIVE description of the house’s history: History of Handy House

Historic photo from the change.org petition (Harrison County Heritage Council)
- Kentucky Governor
- Representative
Andy Barr - Senator
Rand Paul - Representative
Thomas Massie - State Representative
Thomas McKee - Harrison County Fiscal Court
- Cynthiana City Commission
#DemolitionByNeglect
#ThisPlaceMatters

Front porch of Handy House
I’ve been following this story since I first visited Handy House in early 2015:
Cynthiana’s Handy House: The Complications of Preservation
Cynthiana: Countdown to Demolition
Cynthiana: Kentucky’s Historic Handy House Facing Demolition

Note the unusual curved ceiling of the back porch
Signed!
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Thanks, Kathryn. We need to remember that we can accomplish great things if we stand together.
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