History
Passion Works Costumes & Bike Tour
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPassion Works and Appalachian Understories have joined forces to provided a 4 mile family fun ride along the Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway. Participants will hear stories of how the bikeway got its name and why this section of the river was rerouted. Passion Works artist will join us on the ride and will provide costumes for... Read More
A Ride Through Time Guided Bike Tour: Shawnee
Tecumseh Commons/Tecumseh Theater 116 Main St, Shawnee, OH 43782 116 main Street, Shawnee, OHJoin us for a guided bike tour starting in the historic village of Shawnee. From there we will cycle 20 miles though the rolling Appalachian hills and through several coal mining towns with 1,415 ft of elevation gain and a max grade of 8%. Our first stop will be at Snow Fork Creek where we... Read More
200 Years of Quilts and Needlework, 1796-1996
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United States200 YEARS OF QUILTS AND NEEDLEWORK 1796—1996 An Exhibit Presented by The Ross County Historical Society 45 West Fifth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio October 16 - November 27, 2021 MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEW! Wednesday, October 13, 7 - 9 p.m. GRAND OPENING (FREE TO THE PUBLIC)! Saturday, October 16, 11a.m. - 4 p.m. (Regular museum admission fees... Read More
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror accompanied by Dennis James
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesOn November 5, 2021, the History Center’s organ will sing out as renowned professional organist, Dennis James accompanies the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horrors. This family-friendly event will feature classic movie snacks, and a red carpet! Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $15 for SOHC Members and Students and $20 for Adults. Be... Read More
Ride Through Time: Nelsonville
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA 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
Survival Skills Camp Out
The Presbyterian Farm 17370 OH-328, Logan, OH 43138. 17370 OH-328, Logan, OhioFire building, water filtration, shelter building, and primitive crafts are all things you can expect to be introduced to on our survival camping trip. Feeling confident in basic survival skills will help you to feel empowered and comfortable when spending time in nature. By participating in this trip you will have the space to develop... Read More
A Historic Bike Tour with Tom O’Grady
Baileys Trail System West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesJoin Appalachian Understories in a collaboration with the Southeast Ohio Historic Center as we ride through Dover township and explore the ruins of coal mining structures, ride over the covered bridge and hear about the legacy of the Millfield mine disaster at the monument site. This is a 12 mile ride with 627 ft elevation... Read More
Peddle and Pinto Wine Tour by Bike
Dutch Creek Winery 12157 SR 690, Athens, OH, United StatesRide with us through the beautiful back roads of Athens County for a 20 mile wine tour. You will have the opportunity to patronize two wineries along the ride. We will ride from Dutch Creek Winery to Wolftree Winery where we will stop to taste some of Bradly's meads and wines. You will have a... Read More
Winter Children’s Program
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesTHE ROSS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY invites children, ages 6 through 12, to our 2021 HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Keeping Warm in Early Ross County at the Ross County Heritage Center & Knoles Log House 45 West Fifth Street, Chillicothe OH 45601 Saturday, December 4th 9.30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Free to all Junior Members, $ 10.00 for... Read More
Christmas Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesYou are invited to The Ross County Historical Society’s 2021 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, December 11TH, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. At the Ross County Heritage Center 45 West Fifth Street Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Featuring our beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local artist Bonnie Grove; a charming Victorian Christmas... Read More