History
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
Civil War Seminar
Ale House 1890 149 W. Main St., Lancaster, OH, United StatesThis one-day event features William T. Sherman biographer James L. McDonough. Joining him are Andrew K. Carlson from Capital University ("Forty Acres and a Mule") and Brien Schoen from Ohio University ("Ohio's Internal War"). Tickets are $45 and include lunch and a free tour of the Sherman House Museum. Reservations due by May 1. Hosted... Read More
25th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction
Sally Buffalo Park’s Wallace Lodge 100 College Way, Cadiz, OH, United States25th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction May 11, 2019 Sally Buffalo Park's Wallace Lodge Cadiz, Ohio Sally Buffalo Park can be entered at 100 College way or 43000 Industrial Park Road. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6:00pm. Followed by Speaker and auction. Auction starts around 8pm. Tickets include buffet style dinner,... Read More