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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 Moonville Tunnel, eerie structures at the Ridges, and “spooky” graveyards, the Hocking Valley has drawn attention from New Age practitioners and “ghost hunters” alike. But… 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 pints with us as fellow history geeks! Join Tom O’Grady and History Center staff members for this monthly event to bring history to the masses!… 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 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
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 option! ALL REGULAR ASYLUM TOURS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH FROM 2:00PM-4:00PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Our schedule for the 2019 season: March 10… 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 geeks! History on Tap at Jackie O’s Taproom Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 PM Join Tom O’Grady and History Center staff members for… 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 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
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 Center. Nate Thomson, the director of APP, accepted the award on the behalf of Stanford, who passed away at the age of 88 on March… 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 gingerbread houses on display while you’re here! Cookie decorating will be available from 5:30PM to 8:30PM.
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 could communicate with the dead. Hatfield’s book documents the larger story of Spiritualism that swept the country at that time, showing how rural mediums like… 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 gift shop option! Tickets are $12.00 with a Southeast Ohio History Center membership or $15.00 each for 12 and over. You can call us to… Read More