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Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Join us for a guided bike tour from Lake Snowden to the Village of Albany. At Lake Snowden, expert birder Joe Brehm will lead the group in a birding session... Read More
Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Join us for a guided bike tour from Lake Snowden to the Village of Albany. At Lake Snowden, expert birder Joe Brehm will lead the group in a birding session... Read More
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Fairfield Heritage presents ‘Party Like It’s Prohibition!’
Fairfield Heritage presents ‘Party Like It’s Prohibition!’
You are invited to join us April 7 as we look back to the 1920s and "Party Like It's Prohibition!" Our Heritage Speakeasy will offer mixed drinks from the era... Read More
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The Women of our History
The Women of our History
Learn the untold stories of New Straitsville as local historian, Cheryl Blosser, shares the history of the town and the women who built it. On this two hour tour Cheryl will walk though the town and timeline of the village as she brings the stories of the past to life. As she talks about the... Read More
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Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville
Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville
Cycle from Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville on this 14 mile guided bike tour. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time once arriving at the Hartman #2 Covered Bridge in Lockville Canal Park. Local historians will be dressed in period clothing as they share stories of what life was like while... Read More
Lazaroff Lecture: Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich
Lazaroff Lecture: Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich
The History Department at Ohio University hosts its annual Lazaroff Lecture in Jewish history on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in a virtual event. This year’s lecture, “Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich,” is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus... Read More
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OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Story of the Blennerhassett’s
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Story of the Blennerhassett’s
Join us virtually, as Craig Pyles shares the story of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett during their settling of what is today the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. The Blennerhassett’s story includes the building of a three-story house, visits from Aaron Burr and a twist that led to the involvement of the Ohio militia. Presented by:... Read More
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Ride Through Time: Nelsonville
Ride Through Time: Nelsonville
A Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More
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The Return of Ulysses S. Grant
The Return of Ulysses S. Grant
Three years ago we welcomed Dr. Curtis Fields, Jr., the preeminent portrayer of Ulysses S. Grant, to a packed house for the opening of our 2019 Spring Speakers Series. His presentation that night covered Grant’s early life growing up in Georgetown, Ohio, through his exploits as a West Point cadet, service in the Mexican/American War,... Read More