History
Past Glory: The Lives of Ohio’s African American Civil War Veterans 1865 to 1915
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, OHSaturday, February 2 at 1:00 the Multicultural Genealogical Center will present: "Past Glory: the lives of Ohio's African American Civil War Veterans 1865 to 1915" by Paul LaRue. Nearly 400,000 African American World War I soldiers served in labor regiments. Institutional racism and segregation limited opportunities, however these soldiers did find themselves in combat, and some made the ultimate sacrifice. The... Read More
William T. Sherman’s 199th Birthday Party
Ale House 1890 149 W. Main St., Lancaster, OH, United StatesThis is the first step in "Sherman's March to 200," a year-long celebration leading to the bicentennial of Lancaster, Ohio's most famous resident, William Tecumseh Sherman. And everyone is invited to the party! We're serving light refreshments made by Ale House 1890 and birthday cake by The Confectionary, with a cash bar to quench your thirst. DJ... Read More
Contemporary Gunmakers & Allied Artists
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCost: Regular Museum Admission From the first arrival of the Ohio Company settlers to present day this area has always been the forefront of quality craftsmanship. Firearms were an essential tool in everyday life and used not only for hunting but for competition shooting. The makers of these longrifles took great pride in their workmanship... Read More
New Old Image eXchange: Discussions about Forgotten Photographs
Mitchell Auditorium, Seigfred Hall 20 Church Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe School of Art + Design Presents the New Old Image eXchange, artist talks about forgotten photographs, with keynote by artist Carmen Winant, Free and open to the public, join us in Mitchell Auditorium, Seigfred Hall, Tuesday, February 12 for an afternoon and an evening session. More details at www.newoldimages.com. Keynote Speaker: Carmen Winant: Emerging artist and... Read More
Ohio University’s History Department presents the 22nd Annual Lazaroff Lecture
Baker Center Ballroom AWhen Astruga Became Blanca: Understanding Jewish Women, Conversion, and Apostasy in Late Medieval Spain presented by Dr. Alexandra Guerson (New College, University of Toronto) and Dr. Dana Wessell Lightfoot (Department of History, University of Northern British Columbia) Event is free and open to the public, with reception to follow.
Statehood Day
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the founding of the great state of Ohio on March 2, 2019. We'll have a special one-day exhibit of Ohio statehood documents, including Thomas Worthington's personal draft of the 1802 Ohio Enabling Act displayed on the table upon which Ohio's Constitution was signed. We're debuting a new exhibit on Ross County's... Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2019, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the gift shop option! ALL REGULAR ASYLUM TOURS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH FROM 2:00PM-4:00PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Our schedule for the 2019 season: March 10... Read More
Fiber Artisans Fair
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe Fiber Artisans Fair is a relaxed, informal day that everyone in the family can enjoy. Looking for a new hobby? Have questions about weaving, knitting, quilting and more? Looking for that special item to add a charming touch to your home? Many artisans will offer items for sale during this event. This is the... Read More
Citizenship & Service: A Panel Discussion with Women Veterans
Masonic Lodge 153 Main Street, Powhatan Point, OH, United StatesWomen make up nearly 10 percent of the U.S. veteran population and are the fastest growing group within the veteran community, yet they remain mostly invisible in society. In recognition of their service and the centennial of women’s suffrage, a group of community and Ohio University sponsors are holding a panel discussion with women veterans on... Read More
Schuneman Symposium on Photojournalism and New Media
Baker Center Theater 1 Park Place, Athens, OH, United States"The Big Story" brings together journalists who are covering the big stories in the news today: heroin, climate change, the border wall, California wildfires, the Mueller investigation, the Rohingya refugee crisis and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Presentations on heroin and the border wall will be presented by teams who won 2018 Pulitzer Prizes for their... Read More