History
Bike and Brew Tour
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Beaumont-Salina Trailhead, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, stories focusing on the cultural heritage of brewing in Appalachia Ohio and a guided birding session throughout this 11.2-mile bike tour. This guided bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway... Read More
The Human Library
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library 140 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, United StatesUnjudge someone! Check out one of our human books for a conversation that challenges stigma or stereotypes. Difficult questions are encouraged and answered! The Human Library is an organization that has been around for 23 years and based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. They have several publishing partners around the world, and we're so excited to... 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.
Junior Member Program: Working on the Ohio-Erie Canal
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesRoss County Historical Society invites children ages 6 to 12 to join us for our 2023 Summer Junior Member Program "Working on the Ohio & Erie Canal." Step back in time to the days of Ohio’s first super highway—the Ohio & Erie Canal. Children ages six to twelve are invited to participate in our 2023... Read More
Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest
30 Public Square - Stuart's Opera House 30 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesOHIO STATE OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST Friday August 18 at 6 p.m. in the historic Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, OH. Stuart's Opera House is a beautifully restored opera house right on the Nelsonville Square. Stuart's hosts numerous musical events that bring in people from near and far and provides musical programs and instructions for... Read More
The Alonzo Weed Festival
Amesville, ohio S. Franklin St, Amesville, Ohio, United StatesCome celebrate the 1903 vagabond mayor of Amesville, Alonzo Weed! Food trucks, live music by Ames/Bern Ridge Rounders, Athens Art Guild booths, and children's and adult activities/games. Solar by Appalachian Renewable Power. Festivities begin at 2:00 pm in beautiful downtown Amesville. Small and vintage camping is available in the park!
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.
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