History
Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Settling Ohio in the Early Republic: A Genealogical Geography
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series presents a program on the settlement history of early Ohio. Dr. Timothy Anderson, a historical geographer with the Ohio University Department of Geography. Anderson researches settlement geography of the U.S. with regard to the early development of cultural landscapes and regional identity with a similar focus on... Read More
Culture & Heritage Festival
Ohio University Southern Campus 1804 Liberty Avenue, Ironton, OH, United StatesOhio University Southern in Ironton is gearing up to host its annual Culture and Heritage Festival, serving as a prelude to the Juneteenth holiday, with a lineup of events aiming to celebrate the diverse history and cultures of the Appalachian region. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, the festival will provide a day filled with entertainment, education,... Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum
Athens Asylum at the Ridges 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesTour the famous Athens Asylum, the largest building in Ohio when it was constructed. Meet at the Kennedy Museum of Art, in front of the large Kirkbride Building of the Athens Asylum at 2pm on Saturday, June 15th. George Eberts, long time Asylum employee and local expert on the Athens Asylum, will be leading an... Read More
Bottoms Up
Downtown Lancaster Lancaster, OH, United StatesGay Fad Studios, the premier midcentury glassware company with a trailblazing legacy in Ohio’s Glass Town, is proud to announce its inaugural event, Bottoms Up. This three-day celebration honors Lancaster’s significant history as a major producer of midcentury glassware. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of midcentury design, craft cocktails, and... Read More
Wetland Wonders Bike Tour
We invite you to join us for a bike tour led by naturalist, Lynn Holtzman, through the Wayne National Forest! We are offering two route options for our participants to choose from based on their preferences. We will start and finish our routes at The Baileys Trailhead in Chauncey. The first option is a shorter... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
Fireworks Shuttle Train to Thunder in the Valley
Beat the traffic and ride our train to Thunder in the Valley, Southeast Ohio's most spectacular fireworks display! One train will depart our Nelsonville Depot at 9 p.m. One shuttle will return everyone after the fireworks. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at our Depot the day of.
Cannabis Museum Tea Party
The Cannabis Museum's July Tea Party is coming up Wednesday, July 10th 4:20-7 pm. We are exploring the powerful herb, Mugwort, used as a bitter in ancient beer making, and... Read More
The Underground Railroad in Ohio
The public is invited to a Summer Lecture series event hosted by the Ross County Historical Society. Author and native Ohioan Kathy Schulz will be reading from her new book, The Underground Railroad in Ohio. The event will take place Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 on the grounds of the Ross County Heritage Center located... Read More
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities
Join us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, and immersing yourself in the history of the region. This 14 mile historic bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour... Read More