TAWAWA CHIMNEY CORNER

THE BISHOP REVERDY C. & EMMA S. RANSOM FOUNDATION

Our Mission

To preserve and continue the lifelong legacy and vision of Bishop Reverdy C. & Emma S. Ransom by restoring and maintaining their home, Tawawa Chimney Corner, as a conduit for advancing civil rights and social justice initiatives of African Americans.

About

Tawawa Chimney Corner is a historic property located in Wilberforce, Ohio. The 4000 square foot home sited on 5.9 acres will house a permanent library, a collection of significant artworks by renowned African American artists, and a community meeting space. The Foundation intends to activate the site by bringing people together through the presentation of culture, arts and educational programming.

In July of 2020, Tawawa Chimney Corner was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service.

Founded in January 2021, The Bishop Reverdy C. & Emma S. Ransom Foundation was established to pursue a mission of advancing opportunities that inform the general public about the history and impact of civil rights and social justice efforts in America.

Getting Tawawa Chimney Corner restored is the first step.

DID YOU KNOW…there are over 100,000 places noted in the National Register of Historic Places, and less than 2% are attributed to African American History?

CONTACT US

Renovation and restoration of Tawawa Chimney Corner will begin in the fall of 2021, and progress through spring of 2023.

Location

1198 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384