Tourism
Ventures into the Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesSecret labor meetings, mine disasters, millionaire owners, and immigrant connections. Join local guides for three-hour journeys into the history and culture of the coal-mining region of the Hocking Valley on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each tour includes stops and “behind the scenes” excursions into local stories of Sunday and Monday Creek... Read More
Birds in the Hills Festival
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action, Camp Oty’Okwa, and the Athens Area Birders for our family-friendly Birds in the Hills Festival May 8-10 at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, Ohio. This affordable three-day festival will feature family-friendly activities as well as tours to local birding hotspots. We welcome anyone with even a remote interest in birds and... Read More
26TH ANNUAL HARRISON COAL & RECLAMATION HISTORICAL PARK DINNER-AUCTION
Hopedale VFD Social Hall 103 Firehouse Lane, Hopedale, United StatesHOPEDALE VFD SOCIAL HALL 103 FIREHOUSE LANE HOPEDALE, OHIO DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM DINNER AT 5:30PM AUCTION AROUND 7:30PM SPEAKER: CHRIS RUNYAN, PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION AUCTIONEER: RICK KEFFER, RICK KEFFER AUCTIONS TICKETS: $20.00. INCLUDES BUFFET STYLE DINNER, DRINKS, & MORE. LIVE & CHINESE AUCTIONS. FOR RESERVATIONS, INFORMATION, OR DONATE ITEMS... Read More
We Are Reopening Wednesday, August 12!
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesWhat an emotional ride these last few months have been. From all of us at the History Center, we hope that you are continuing to stay safe and healthy. We have certainly missed seeing you and we are thrilled to be reopening our doors on Wednesday, August 12th. We will offer special, Members Only hours... Read More
LOBSTER FEST
The Port Smokehouse 9308 Township Rd 79, Thornville, OH, United StatesTreat yourself to a sweet Maine lobster on a bed of fresh mussels, little neck ocean clams, and jumbo Argentine red shrimp, all dusted with special cape seasoning from Lobster Lovers Express. All this for just $29.95/person ($19.95 for lobster-only dinners.) ***Carry-out will be available. We HIGHLY encourage carpooling if possible. Join us at The... Read More
17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show
Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park 43672 Stumptown Rd, New Athens, OH, United States17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show The 17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show will be held September 12 and 13, 2020 on Ohio 519 (43672 Stumptown Road), between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio. Just over 1 mile west of New Athens, Ohio. Antique trucks, construction, and mining will be on... Read More
Georgian Tea…to Go…
The Georgian Museum 105 E. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH, United StatesWe're serving tea Georgian style Sunday, Oct. 4, 1-3pm! Just because Covid-19 keeps us from bringing crowds inside the Georgian Museum, we can still offer a proper cup of tea with a box of treats, including one of our tasty scones, cookies and more! Put on your favorite hat and we'll take your photo when... Read More
“Pup”kin Walk
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for a socially-distanced "Pup"Kin Walk, which allows you and your furry friend to enjoy a healthy, active walk. All dog participants will receive free home-made dog treats and a festive bandanna! We will have three separate entrances, to ensure that social distancing is upheld at: Athens Community Center Eclipse Hocking College No dog?... Read More
‘Truth or Myth’ Guided Walking Tour
The Georgian Museum 105 E. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH, United StatesTickets are selling quickly for our 90-minute guided walking tour on Oct. 2 in downtown Lancaster, Ohio. Meet costumed re-enactors who will tell stories about amazing characters from Lancaster's history. You will then vote whether the stories are really true. And don’t worry; group leaders will have the answers. • Tickets are $15 per person.... Read More
26TH ANNUAL HARRISON COAL; RECLAMATION HISTORICAL PARK DINNER-AUCTION
Hopedale VFD Social Hall 103 Firehouse Lane, Hopedale, United States26TH ANNUAL HARRISON COAL & RECLAMATION HISTORICAL PARK DINNER-AUCTION October 24, 2020 HOPEDALE VFD SOCIAL HALL 103 FIREHOUSE LANE HOPEDALE, OHIO DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM DINNER AT 5:30PM AUCTION AROUND 7:30PM SPEAKER: CHRIS RUNYAN, PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION AUCTIONEER: RICK KEFFER, RICK KEFFER AUCTIONS TICKETS: $20.00. INCLUDES BUFFET STYLE DINNER, DRINKS, & MORE.... Read More