History
From the Hills and Hollers: HARLAN COUNTY USA with Jack Wright
Ohio University The Ridges Auditorium Building 23, Athens, OH, United StatesAbout the film In this documentary about labor tension in the coal-mining industry, director Barbara Kopple films a strike in rural Kentucky. After the coal miners at the Brookside Mine join a union, the owners refuse the labor contract. Once the miners start to strike, the owners of the mine respond by hiring scabs to... Read More
German Heritage Celebration!
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Ross County Heritage Center on September 15, 11-7pm for our celebration of Chillicothe's German heritage! Schmidt's Sausage Truck will be there for tasty German treats. We'll have games and special historical exhibit. From 5-7, there will be music by Chillicothe's beloved Goosetown Astonishers. 45 West 5th Street Chillicothe, Ohio
Lyceum Lunch: Victoria Smalls
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a National Heritage Area and it was established by the U.S. Congress to recognize the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people who have traditionally resided in the coastal areas and the sea islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The Southeast Ohio History Center is... Read More
Exhibit Opening
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center invites you to the opening of two new exhibits: Southeast Ohio A to Z and The Cartoon Art of Sandy Plunkett: A Brush, With History! We invite you to join us for our opening reception September 15th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Southeast Ohio A to Z explores the unique... 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.
UCM Center’s Open House: 30 years of Thursday Supper
18 North College Street, Athens OH 45701 18 North College Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe community is welcome to take part in a special UCM Center Open House to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Thursday Supper—our longest-running program and ministry to others. At 5:45 p.m. there will be a short program to dedicate the Reverend Jan Griesinger Spiritual Growth & Social Justice Library and new peace pole in honor... Read More
But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society are cosponsoring the program, But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement by Scott Britton at the History Center on Thursday, September 28th at 5:30pm. Brothers Milton, William, and James Holland were all born to an enslaved woman named Matilda and a white... Read More
History Meets the Arts
Muskingum County History will host a two day event. There will be demonstrations and vendors of various arts and crafts from early days. Live music and a silent auction both days are also on the schedule. There will be a ghost walk tour around the Putnam historic starting at 7 pm.
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.
Zaleski and Indigenous History
Ranger Station Mound 39°17'16.2"N 82°23'43.7"W, Zaleski, OH, United StatesZaleski and Indigenous History Join us for a fascinating event that delves into the rich indigenous history of Zaleski! Taking place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Ranger Station Mound in Zaleski, OH 45698, this in-person one mile guided walk promises to be an enlightening experience. Discover the captivating tales of the indigenous communities... Read More