The Ridges, Ohio University
Athens Asylum Walking Tour (November 20)
The Ridges, Ohio University 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesGeorge Eberts, an expert on the history of the Athens Asylum or “The Ridges,” will lead an outdoor walking tour of the asylum grounds. The tour will last approximately two hours. Due to Ohio University restrictions, access to the inside of the buildings is limited, but you can tour the main entryway seen in the... Read More
Southeast Ohio History Presents “Military History at the Athens Asylum” Walking Tour
The Ridges, Ohio University 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us on an outside walking tour on Saturday, November 19 from 2-4pm at the Athens Asylum with guest guide, Cyrus Moore III. Cyrus will bring military history to the tour that highlights the solders issues and how so many came to be residents at the Asylum after the Civil War & WWI. All the... Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour August 21st 2-4pm
The Ridges, Ohio University 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesGeorge Eberts, an expert on mental health and former employee of the Athens Asylum will lead an outdoor walking tour of the asylum grounds on Sunday, August 21st from 2-4pm. This tour meets at the entrance to the Kennedy building. Please reserve your tickets by calling 740-592-2280. Ticket prices: $10 for members, $15 general admission.... Read More