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The Underground Railroad in Ohio
The public is invited to a Summer Lecture series event hosted by the Ross County Historical Society. Author and native Ohioan Kathy Schulz will be reading from her new book,… Read More
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Statehood Day Celebration
One Big Event at Five Different Locations: Chillicothe to Celebrate Ohio Statehood Day, Saturday, March 2nd. Five of Chillicothe’s historical sites, museums, and organizations will host open houses on Saturday,… Read More
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Tablertown
Join Rural Action, Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps, ODNR’s Ohio Outdoor Corps and ServeOhio on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9am-4pm at The People of Color Museum in Tablertown! If interested… Read More
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The Underground Railroad in Appalachian Ohio
Our 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… Read More
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Photo Gallery: Ohio University celebrates Juneteenth
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University commemorated Juneteenth with a Black history Tour and a festival. A diverse group of community members gathered Saturday at the Baker University Center, eager… Read More
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Local Organizations Hope to Cash in on Cultural Tourism Trend
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Off the winding Route 33 and 12 miles east of Athens, a town with two names was founded in the 1800s by seven formerly enslaved African… Read More
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Black Historical Center in Gallipolis Receives Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Grant
By: Destiniee Jaram
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 150 year story of segregation, perseverance and preservation resides in Gallia County thanks to a group working to preserve local Black history. The walls of… Read More
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Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. … Read More
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Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is a celebration of the Emancipation of slaves. The Pump House is hosting a celebration with an opening reception and a program with Dancing, Poetry, and Musical Presentations. Refreshments… Read More
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History Comes Alive At The Black History Month Live Museum
By: Taylor Petras
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Ohio University students, faculty and staff celebrated more than 400 years of African-American history Tuesday afternoon in the Baker Student Center. The Ohio University Black Graduate Student Association (OUGBSA) organized… Read More