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Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Total Eclipse of the Sun
The Southeast Ohio History Center Lyceum Speaker Series presents the program Not Since Tecumseh: Darkness at Midday in the Ohio Country – Total Eclipse of the Sun – April 8,… Read More
Regional cartoon artist Sandy Plunkett to speak on the origins of the comic book Thursday
ATHENS, Ohio – The Southeast Ohio History Center is hosting regional artist Sandy Plunkett with a presentation about the history of the comic book on Thursday, November 9 from 4:30… Read More
Bike and Brew Tour
Join 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… Read More
Lyceum Lunch: Foraging in Ohio
The 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…. Read More
Athens art exhibit illustrates the horrors of asylum life for women
By: Payton Szymczak
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — There was a time when a woman could be committed to an insane asylum simply because her husband thought she was lazy. This is one of… Read More
The Southeast Ohio History Center honored Joe Burrow with an exhibition featuring items on loan from the Burrow family
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Southeast Ohio History Museum honors Joe Burrow Through Friday, March 4, Athens’ Southeast Ohio History Center (24 West State Street) showcased the life and professional trajectory of… Read More
A highly anticipated production of film noire pastiche ‘Song of Singapore’ debuts March 3 at the Southeast Ohio History Center
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · ‘Song of Singapore’ Athens production debuts March 3 In the late ‘80s, Paula Lockheart was one of six New York City co-writers and co-composers whose love of… Read More
Theatre organist Dennis James will bring period accurate music to the Nov. 5 screening of ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors’
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Theatre organist Dennis James brings period accurate music to screening of ‘Nosferatu’ If we were to hop backwards in time by about a century, we would find… Read More
Southeast Ohio History Center and WOUB Partner on COVID-19 History Project
ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media is partnering with the Southeast Ohio History Center to capture history in the making. It’s called the COVID-19 History project. “Amid the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak,… Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum with George Eberts
Sunday, August 11, 2019 2:00 to 4:00 PM Walking Tours of the Historic Athens Asylum You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2019, just call… Read More
History Behind the Mystery Tour- Part of the Winding Road Initiative
HISTORY EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS CAST BY EERIE SUPERNATURAL STORIES On lists and locations of haunted and supernatural regions, southeastern Ohio seems to frequently rise to the top. From the… Read More
History on Tap
Tuesday, April 9 5:00 to 7:00 PM Jackie O’s Taproom Who says history only belongs in a museum? Join us for History on Tap for lively discussions and a few… Read More
Citizenship & Service: A Panel Discussion with Women Veterans
Women 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… Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2019, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the gift shop… Read More
History On Tap
Who says history only belongs in a museum? Join us for History on Tap every second Tuesday of the month for lively discussions and a few pints with fellow history… Read More
Elise Sanford Honored With 2018 Athena Award
By: Emily Votaw
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On Thursday, December 13, the Athens City Commission on Disabilities awarded Elise Sanford, the founder of the Athens Photo Project (APP), the 2018 Athena Award at the Southeast Ohio History… Read More
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at the History Center
The History Center is getting festive for the holidays! Join us on Thursday, December 6th during Uptown for the Holidays for an evening of gingerbread cookie decorating! Enjoy the beautiful… Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Join 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… Read More
SEO History Center’s Fundraiser to Feature Live Score of ’20s Horror Classic
On Sunday, October 28, the Southeast Ohio History Center’s powerful pipe organ will sing out as renowned professional organist Dennis James performs the accompanying score of a classic silent film…. Read More
SEO History Center to Host 2018 Gingerbread House Display & Competition
By: Emily Votaw
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Athens is chock full of aesthetically stunning historic buildings and landmarks. The annual Gingerbread House Display and Competition that has been spotlighting some of these places since 2013 will return… Read More
Enchanted Ground: The Spirit Rooms of Jonathan Koons
Author Sharon Hatfield will talk about her new book, Enchanted Ground: The Spirit Room of Jonathan Koons, a fascinating story about a 19th century Athens County man who believed he… Read More
The Real Ghosts of the Athens Asylum – Fifth installment of Athens Asylum Sesquicentennial Speaker Series
The Real Ghosts of the Athens Asylum How many ghosts can haunt a building at once? The Athens Asylum is consistently ranked near the top of the most haunted buildings… Read More
Jekyll and Hyde Event
The Southeast Ohio History Center is Selling Tickets to its Signature Event Athens, Ohio – September 25, 2018: On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Southeast Ohio History Center’s powerful pipe organ… Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Join us for for The Athens Asylum Walking Tour. You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2018, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the… Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Join us for for The Athens Asylum Walking Tour. You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2018, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the… Read More