Lyceum Luncheon Speaker Series – Total Eclipse of the Sun

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

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, 2024. The program is scheduled for Thursday, February 15 at noon. Speaker, Tom O’Grady, from the Southeast Ohio History Center and the Ohio University Department... Read More

Origins of the Comic Book

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

Graphic novels, webtoons, comic cons, cosplay- where did they all originate? What led to Spiderman, The Avengers and the entire Marvel Comics Universe? Former comic artist and writer Sandy Plunkett will explore the questions in a talk titled, “ Origins of the Comic Book.” Join us at the History Center on Thursday, November 9th from... Read More

Free

But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

The Southeast Ohio History Center and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society are cosponsoring the program, But Not for MY Children: The Holland Brothers’ Remarkable Journey from Enslavement by Scott Britton at the History Center on Thursday, September 28th at 5:30pm. Brothers Milton, William, and James Holland were all born to an enslaved woman named Matilda and a white... Read More

Free

Exhibit Opening

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

The Southeast Ohio History Center invites you to the opening of two new exhibits: Southeast Ohio A to Z and The Cartoon Art of Sandy Plunkett: A Brush, With History! We invite you to join us for our opening reception September 15th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Southeast Ohio A to Z explores the unique... Read More

The General accompanied by Dennis James

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

Join the Southeast Ohio History Center on Wednesday, April 13th at 8:00 PM for a showing of The General, accompanied by Dennis James on the organ! Famed actor, Buster Keaton, produced and starred in this 1927 silent film. The General combines fact and fiction - events straight from history and an inventive storyline full of heroism and... Read More

$15 – $25

Michael & Carrie Kline in Concert w/ Special Guest Jack Wright

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

Michael and Carrie Kline, from Elkins, WV, are absorbed in the study of oral tradition, and are old-time singers and storytellers living in the Appalachian region.  Singing to audiences of... Read More

The Local Girls Annual Community Christmas Concert

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

  Local Girls Community Christmas Concert at Southeast Ohio History Center The Southeast Ohio History Center is happily hosting The Local Girls Annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 10 at 2pm. The Local Girls accompanied David Bromberg, performed at the White House, and provided music for two award-winning series on NPR, as well as... Read More

$5 – $12

The Phantom of the Opera

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

Sunday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00pm the pipes of the great organ will sing out at the Southeast Ohio History Center! Renowned professional organist Dennis James will provide the sound backdrop to the  1925 Silent Film version of filmPhantom of the Opera. Hearing the live pipe organ singing out the melodies of The Phantom will send chills down your spine... Read More

$24 – $30

History Game Night at the Southeast Ohio History Center

Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United States

The next History Game Night on Thursday, June 8 from 6-8pm. The public is invited for an evening of fun, games, some learning and assorted goofiness. We promise you’ve never had a history lesson like this. This event is free and open to the public. The History Center will be hosting Cards Against History, Jeopardy,... Read More