History
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Headstone Rededication Ceremony-Rendville,Ohio Cemetary
The Rendville Historic Preservation Society, in partnership with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, invites the public to attend a special headstone rededication ceremony on Saturday, November... Read More
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American Revolutionary War Round Table-Ohio’s Forgotten Generals Of Ohio’s Founding
Attention history enthusiasts! On Thursday, November 14th at 6 PM, join us at the Athens Public Library for a special presentation titled "Forgotten Generals of Ohio’s Founding." Explore the untold... Read More
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“Clifton, KY: An Absent Presence” display at the Athens Public Library
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OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program... Read More
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Author Ron Luce speaks on new book, ‘The Millfield Mine Disaster’ at Little Professor
Little Professor Book Center 65 S Court St, Athens, OH, United StatesMillfield Mine Disaster Revisited In his new book (January 2024), The Millfield Mine Disaster, Ron Luce, former Director of the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, tells the history of... Read More
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A Reading of the Play, Free Man of Color, by Charles Smith
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesFree Man of Color, by OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Emeritus Charles Smith, is the story of John Newton Templeton, a formerly enslaved African American who graduated from Ohio University... Read More
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Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Total Eclipse of the Sun
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series presents the program Not Since Tecumseh: Darkness at Midday in the Ohio Country – Total Eclipse of the Sun – April 8,... Read More
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The Education of Women in Spain (1915-1936)
Department of Modern Languages, Gordy Hall 113, Ohio University 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH, United StatesTake a deep dive into the Residencia de Señoritas in Madrid, the very first official center to promote a university education for women in Spain. Margarita Sanz Lobo explores all... Read More
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Statehood Day Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us on March 2 from 12-4 for our annual Statehood Day celebration! We're part of a large number of events taking place around Chillicothe in honor of the day... Read More
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Last Company-Owned Town Bike Tour
Nearly 70 years ago this community was a thriving Company Owned Town, the history of industry is still very much alive. This 11.5 mile guided bike tour will explore the... Read More
This event is free thanks to Wayne National Forest