History
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Geology of Ohio through History
Ohio’s geologic history spans millions of years and is revealed in its rocks and sediments. These materials are a record of the complex interactions between the forces of deposition and erosion. Studying what lies beneath our feet helps us learn more about Ohio’s rich geologic history. Join us as Ohio Geological Survey geologists discuss the... Read More
Origins of the Comic Book
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesGraphic novels, webtoons, comic cons, cosplay- where did they all originate? What led to Spiderman, The Avengers and the entire Marvel Comics Universe? Former comic artist and writer Sandy Plunkett will explore the questions in a talk titled, “ Origins of the Comic Book.” Join us at the History Center on Thursday, November 9th from... Read More
Lyceum Lunch with Tyler McDaniel
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesJoin us for our next Lyceum Lunch: a discussion of Hocking County's history presented through Tyler McDaniel's lens as a human geographer on Thursday, November 16th at 12:00pm. How have the people who have resided within the boundaries of Hocking County, from thousands of years ago to present day, been impacted by the physical geography... Read More
The Underground Railroad in Appalachian Ohio
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesOur 2023 Fall Lecture Series starts off with a presentation by Dr. Andrew Feight on the Underground Railroad. Dr. Feight will discuss the central role of African American settlements and churches in the operations of a multi-racial "network to freedom.” Dr. Feight will trace the stories of freedom seekers and those Appalachian Ohioans, white and... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
Christmas Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesChristmas Open House at the Ross County Historical Society 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 parlor with late 19th & early 20th century holiday decorations and toys; and other exhibits including Toys from the Attic, and Chillicothe’s... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Marks of Time: Preserving and Adapting the Work of Local Historian W. E. Peters
Regional histories cannot survive without the work of dedicated individuals who seek to document and preserve both past and present. Local resident and historian William E. Peters (1857-1952) is prominent among those who have contributed to such efforts in southeast Ohio. His legacy includes one of the most comprehensive records of Athens County history. This... Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Tablertown
Join Rural Action, Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps, ODNR's Ohio Outdoor Corps and ServeOhio on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9am-4pm at The People of Color Museum in Tablertown! If interested in volunteering, please sign up here by the evening of Monday, January 15, as space is limited. There are four different shifts and volunteers can... Read More
Glouster Genealogy and History Group
Glouster Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpend the afternoon with others interested in genealogy and history, particularly in the Glouster and Trimble Township area. Held the last Tuesday of the month, at 4 pm, at the Glouster Public Library.