History
Ghost Tours
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesTake a guided lantern tour of The Castle to hear, and maybe even experience, the ghostly apparitions, sounds, and strange occurrences that are recorded to have impacted the staff, volunteers, and guests of The Castle in the past. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 45 minutes. Limit of 10 per group. (Recommended ages... Read More
Age of Steam Roundhouse Tours “RESERVATIONS REQUIRED”
Age of Steam Roundhouse 213 Smokey Lane Road nw, Sugarcreek, OH, United StatesAGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE TOURS October 27, 2018 Sugarcreek, Ohio Great opportunity to view the roundhouse, vintage steam & diesel locomotives, restoration projects and more. Tours last about 1-1/2 hours, and will cover about 4/10 mile of walking. These tours will take visitors through the 18-stall roundhouse, back shop, & the Historic... Read More
Hard History of American Slavery
Christ Lutheran Church 69 Mill Street, Athens, OH, United StatesSlavery played a role in the development of the United States, and its legacies still influence us today. This five week class, taught by retired high school history teacher Mike Cleland, runs through November 25 and is based upon the Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance summary objectives. For more information about the class content, please... Read More
Jekyll and Hyde Event
The Southeast Ohio History Center is Selling Tickets to its Signature Event Athens, Ohio – September 25, 2018: On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Southeast Ohio History Center’s powerful pipe organ will sing out as renowned professional organist Dennis James performs the accompanying score of a classic silent film. The evening, which promises to be entertaining,... Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Join us for for The Athens Asylum Walking Tour. You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2018, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the gift shop option! Tickets are $12.00 with a Southeast Ohio History Center membership or $15.00 each for 12 and over. You can call us to... Read More
Ghost Tours
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesTake a guided lantern tour of The Castle to hear, and maybe even experience, the ghostly apparitions, sounds, and strange occurrences that are recorded to have impacted the staff, volunteers, and guests of The Castle in the past. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 45 minutes. Limit of 10 per group. (Recommended ages... Read More
Appraisal Clinic
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCost: $5 per item (Limit 2 items) Excludes Museum Admission Andrew Richmond: independent appraiser and consultant in antiques and art, formerly a vice president at Garth’s Auctions in Delaware, Ohio. With degrees in history from Kenyon College and American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program/University of Delaware, Andrew’s passion is the decorative arts of Ohio.... Read More
Food History War Fare
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe First World War affected all aspects of American culture, especially our approach to cooking and food, some of which still lingers 100 years later. “Save the Wheat!” drives, “Meatless Mondays”, and victory gardens led to the acceptance of innovative recipes coming out of necessity. While “Over There” American Doughboys experienced new food culture which... Read More
Buy Local or By River: How Early Ohioans Furnished Their Homes
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesAndrew Richmond, CEO of Wipak Consulting and Appraisals in Sunbury, Ohio discusses how people on the Ohio frontier were able to import the goods and furnishings they needed. Contrary to popular belief, the Ohio frontier was not a remote backwoods devoid of style. Trade via rivers, lakes, and later, the canals, provided easy access to... Read More
Author Signing and Book Release
Little Professor Book Center 65 S Court St, Athens, OH, United StatesA casual evening with local author Sharon Hatfield, discussing her new book Enchanted Ground. If you missed her at the historical society or wanted more time to ask about the book or Jonathan Koons, drop by! Light refreshments to be served.