History
Steampunk Spectacle VII: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesStop in to enjoy this annual free community celebration for all ages, which takes its 2019 inspiration from Jules Verne’s novel on underground exploration! What to expect: -Science and costume craft workshops (registration required) -Land navigation and code-breaking programs -Presentations on the secret geology of caverns and volcanoes (and Iceland!) -Local puppetry troupe Twig Theatre... Read More
Poorhouse Week
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesThe Poorhouse Rag, a literary review published by WVU Parkersburg, will celebrate the release of its inaugural edition with a reception and multiple campus activities the week of Sept. 30. This issue of the magazine, titled after the Poorhouse of Wood County, which once stood on college grounds, explores the themes of poverty, mental illness,... Read More
Historical and Architectural Lecture on The Athens Asylum
Jackson City LibraryLong time employee and tour guide George Eberts will give a talk on the history of the building.
Multicultural GENEALOGICAL CENTER MONTHLY MEETING October 5
The Multicultural Genealogical Center is located in Chesterhill, Morgan County, Ohio,at the intersection of State Route 377 East and State Route 555 South. see above Chesterhill Oh, OHGregory Kennedy, a native of Southeastern Ohio, will speak with us about his life Mr. Kennedy will discuss what he "calls the five building blocks that shaped his life"- his mentors; football; his professional career, his travels and his relationship with God and family. This will take place at the Multicultural Genealogical Center in Chesterhill, at... Read More
Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author
Baker Center Ohio University, Athens, OH, United StatesCRAZY HORSE FAMILY ELDER AND AUTHOR VISIT OHIO UNIVERSITY Crazy Horse family elder Floyd Clown Sr will join author William Matson to discuss and sign their book "Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" based on the Family’s oral history... Read More
Little Cities of the Black Diamonds Day
Shawnee OHio OH, United StatesShawnee, OH -- Little Cities of Black Diamonds will host the 25thannual Community Day on Oct. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Shawnee. The community event is open to all and will include a parade, live music, a children’s hike, and more. LCBD is currently seeking groups who would like to participate in... Read More
Contribute To WOUB’s Our Town: Gallipolis Documentary
Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street, Gallipolis, OH, United StatesYour photos and local stories could be a part of the next installment of WOUB Public Media’s Our Town historical documentary series. WOUB announced earlier this month that Gallipolis will be the next town featured, and WOUB would like the people of the southeast Ohio river town to play an important role in the development of the... Read More
An Evening With Mark Twain
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesAn Evening with Mark Twain Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller and performer of Dayton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) — better known by his pen name "Mark Twain” — was one of the greatest writers and humorists in American history. He is perhaps most well known as the author... Read More
Meet the Ghosts of Ohio
Jackson City LibraryThe Ghosts of Ohio's James A. Willis is coming back to introduce us to the ghosts he's met since being part of The Ghosts of Ohio.
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesBack by popular demand, we're hosting a workshop on scherenschnitte with local artist Bonnie Grove. Learn the Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and spend a relaxing afternoon turning an ordinary sheet of paper into a work of art you can frame or use as a charming Christmas tree ornament. The workshop will take place... Read More