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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
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.