Nelson T. Gant Foundation

08/10/2024

The Nelson T Gant Foundation respectfully requests your contribution to our 'Brick Campaign,' wherein each brick, priced at $250, will support the construction of a permanent 7-foot tall bronze statue of Nelson T Gant, situated on a 12x14 walkway with a sitting wall, adjacent to the Gant museum, in collaboration with Alan Conttrill and his sculpture studio.

10/08/2023

The Gant Foundation and Board Members are slowly restoring the outside of Nelson T. Gant residence. We hope to restore the home to its original look of brick on the exterior.

09/28/2023

Last year’s “Truncker Treat” WAS SO FUN!

09/28/2023

A little more pics from the Gant house Princess Party!!!

09/28/2023

Thanks to the MANY POEPLE who support the Nelson T. Gant home/Museum, for without the Community’s support we couldn’t keep our doors open!!! Thank you
Many THANKS TO THE 17 MEMBERS of The Board of Directors of the Gant Foundation because these are the people behind the scenes that make things happen!!! Our Board members work hard on the many special events at the Gant house and make sure the museum preserves the Nelson T. Gant legacy. Thank you NELSON T. GANT BOARD MEMBERS !!!

09/28/2023

09/28/2023

Whiz TV Reported: September 26, 2023 by Shylin Costelloo

Tourism Ohio has made the Nelson T. Gant Foundation a part of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail. The Gant House, located on 1845 West Main Street in Zanesville, served as the residence of Nelson T. Gant, who was born into slavery. After fighting for freedom, he settled here in Zanesville in 1847.

“Nelson T. Gant was an entrepreneur. He believed in having a good time and he believed in hard work. He was very astute in community functions and very into what the community wanted to do, and we also want to make this a part of the community. Let them know that this is a part of African American history in Zanesville Ohio,” President of The Gant House, Todd E. Ware said.

The trail takes people through Ohio to learn the history of slavery in the U.S. and the role some Ohioans played in the Underground Railroad. By being added to the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail, Zanesville’s legacy and involvement is highlighted and it gives the Gant House exposure to tourism.

“It also gives us exposure to people who would normally not see the Gant House or know what Nelson did. It gives us that exposure as well when they go to the underground railroad museum it’s in Cincinnati, go to their website, they’ll find information about the Underground Railroad and that links us to all the other organizations that’s associated with the Underground Railroad,” Ware said.

For more information, or to schedule a tour, visit the Nelson T. Gant Foundation website.

09/28/2023

A local museum featured on the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail
September 26, 2023

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local museum is now featured on a statewide trail launched by the Ohio Department of Development and Tourism Ohio.

09/27/2023

Juneteenth Celebration !

09/27/2023

More of Our Princess Party

09/27/2023

Princess Party