History
Voices from the Border
Christ Lutheran Church 69 Mill Street, Athens, OH, United StatesIs there a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border? If so, what kind? What role does the border wall play and what are its affects on the local people and ecosystem on both sides of the border? What are many ways people and organizations along the border doing to assist migrants and to humanize their immigration... Read More
Baker Peace Conference
Baker Center Ballroom AThis years conference,"Temple of Peace? International Cooperation and World Order since 1945", focused on the UN and NATO and their influences on world peace, will be opened with a keynote address by Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) titled "21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities" in Baker Ballroom A. This event is free and open to the... Read More
2019 Baker Peace Conference
Nelson Commons, Ohio University 72 South Green Drive, Athens, OH, United States"Temple of Peace" International Cooperation and World Order since 1945" Discussion panels run all day in Nelson Commons. At 10 am, Cold War Frameworks with Dr. Elizabeth Borgwardt, Washington University at St. Louis; Dr. Armin Grunbacher, University of Birmingham, UK; Dr. Klaus Larres, University of North Carolina. At 1 pm, Global Challenges and New Wars... Read More
Multicultural Genealogical Center Presents the new movie: Our Town Morgan county
Chesterhill at the intersection of State Route 377 East and State Route 555 South. Chesterhill, OhioAPRIL 6, 1 PM We will have the great honor and pleasure of seeing the new documentary “Our Town: Morgan County” that was released just this past weekend in McConnelsville and on WOUB TV. This is the first episode that covers an entire County (previous ones highlighted towns such as Pomeroy, Nelsonville, Jackson and Athens.) Evan Shaw, a... Read More
History on Tap
Jackie O's Taproom Campbell Street, Athens, OH, United StatesTuesday, April 9 5:00 to 7:00 PM Jackie O’s Taproom Who says history only belongs in a museum? Join us for History on Tap for lively discussions and a few pints with us as fellow history geeks! Join Tom O’Grady and History Center staff members for this monthly event to bring history to the masses!... Read More
Archaeology Day
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesInterested in Ohio's prehistoric past? Be sure to attend the fourth annual Archaeology Day, hosted by the Ross County Historical Society in conjunction with the Mound City Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, and Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. View exhibits by local collectors featuring a wide variety of locally-found prehistoric artifacts, geo-facts, fossils,... Read More
Ulysses S. Grant By Himself
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesDr. E. C. (Curt) Fields Jr., is the preeminent portrayer of Ulysses S. Grant in the country. He is an avid and lifelong student of the American Civil War. His interest in portraying General/President Grant is driven by that study and his deep respect and admiration for Grant. Dr. Fields is the same physical size... Read More
10th Annual Cutler Heritage Celebration
Cutler Community Center 4550 Two Mile Run Rd., Cutler, OH, United StatesSaturday, April 27 Cutler Heritage Day 10AM to 3. “Our Heritage and Legacy," 10th annual exchange of local history sponsored by the Cutler Heritage and Legacy Society in conjunction with the Multicultural Genealogical Center of Chesterhill. Free and open to the public at the Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two-Mile Run Road. Come, learn and share... Read More
4th ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW
Harrison County Fairgrounds 550 Grant Street, Cadiz, OH, United States4th ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW MAY 5, 2019 HARRISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 550 GRANT STREET CADIZ, OHIO 11am-4pm FOOD MUSIC FAMILY FUN!!! ADMISSION: DONATION Benefits the Harrison Career Center FFA Registration starts around 9:30am For info. contact 330-440-5578 or Email HCCFFA@yahoo.com www.Facebook.com/HCCFFA... Read More
Earthwork Discoeries In Ross County
An update on new earthwork discoveries in Ross County from old aerial photos and new magnetic surveys featuring Dr. Jarrod Burks, PhD, President, Heartland Earthworks Conservancy and Director of Archaeological Geophysical Survey, Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc., Columbus. As you probably know, Chillicothe and the greater Ross County area were a hub of earthwork construction 1,600-2,100... Read More