Southeast Ohio History Center
Athens Asylum Tour, June 18th 2-4pm
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesGeorge Eberts, long time Asylum employee and local expert on the Athens Asylum, will be leading an outdoor walking tour of the historic Athens Asylum grounds and buildings. His insights on patient treatment throughout the asylum’s 140-year existence are peppered with stories, personal anecdotes, and hidden locations throughout the grounds. Learn about the history of... Read More
Phantom of the Opera Live Event
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesSunday, October 29th from 6:00-9:00pm the organ will sing out as The Phantom of the Opera will be played LIVE by renowned professional organist Dennis James to the 1925 Silent Film version of The Phantom. Hearing the live pipe organ singing out the melodies of The Phantom will send chills down your spine with shear... Read More
The Many Phantoms of the Kirkbride Hospitals
Ohio University The Ridges Auditorium Building 23, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center welcomes its third speaker in the Athens Asylum Sesquicentennial Series, Dr. Robert Kirkbride. This program is free and open to the public, with support from Ohio Humanities, Ohio University, the Athens City Historic Preservation Commission, the Athens County Commissioners, and BDT Architects and Designers. How many ghosts can haunt a... Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Athens Asylum at the Ridges 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for our next Athens Asylum Walking Tour on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 PM! 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! ALL REGULAR ASYLUM TOURS WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM... Read More
Citizenship & Service: A Panel Discussion with Women Veterans
Masonic Lodge 153 Main Street, Powhatan Point, OH, United StatesWomen make up nearly 10 percent of the U.S. veteran population and are the fastest growing group within the veteran community, yet they remain mostly invisible in society. In recognition of their service and the centennial of women’s suffrage, a group of community and Ohio University sponsors are holding a panel discussion with women veterans on... Read More
The Photography of Brian Blauser: A Career Retrospective
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesDual exhibit with Southeast Ohio History Center. The Library's half of the exhibition visitors can view the legacy of Brian Blauser's over half century of concert photography of regional musicians and stars of Mountain Stage. The other half of this exhibition is on display at the Southeast Ohio History Center, which will open one day earlier on... Read More
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror accompanied by Dennis James
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesOn November 5, 2021, the History Center’s organ will sing out as renowned professional organist, Dennis James accompanies the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horrors. This family-friendly event will feature classic movie snacks, and a red carpet! Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $15 for SOHC Members and Students and $20 for Adults. Be... Read More
Night at the Museum
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesWho will you meet at Night at the Museum? Night at the Museum will be a fun, interactive family event at the Southeast Ohio History Center on May 20, 2023 from 6-8 PM. Kids can take pictures with our interpreters and collect fast fact cards from each person! Our goal is to showcase our region’s... Read More
Lyceum Lunch: Foraging in Ohio
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center is excited to present Paul Strauss of Equinox Botanicals and United Plant Savers as its Lyceum Luncheon speaker at 12 pm on Thursday, June 15th. Bring your lunch and learn with us as Paul shares a lifetime of experience and knowledge gained living from the verdant hills of Southeast Ohio.... Read More
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