Southeast Ohio History Center
Tickets go on Sale for Off-Broadway Song of Singapore, A Musical Production
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesA local production of the off-Broadway comedy musical, Song of Singapore, which performed to glowing reviews in London, New York, Chicago, Cleveland and many more locations will open on March 3, 2022 at the Southeast Ohio History Center. The musical production, directed by David Tadlock, features a Swing Band with local professional musicians and a... Read More
Tickets go on Sale for Off-Broadway Song of Singapore, A Musical Production
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesA local production of the off-Broadway comedy musical, Song of Singapore, which performed to glowing reviews in London, New York, Chicago, Cleveland and many more locations will open on March 3, 2022 at the Southeast Ohio History Center. The musical production, directed by David Tadlock, features a Swing Band with local professional musicians and a... Read More
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror accompanied by Dennis James
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesOn November 5, 2021, the History Center’s organ will sing out as renowned professional organist, Dennis James accompanies the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horrors. This family-friendly event will feature classic movie snacks, and a red carpet! Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $15 for SOHC Members and Students and $20 for Adults. Be... Read More
We Are Reopening Wednesday, August 12!
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesWhat an emotional ride these last few months have been. From all of us at the History Center, we hope that you are continuing to stay safe and healthy. We have certainly missed seeing you and we are thrilled to be reopening our doors on Wednesday, August 12th. We will offer special, Members Only hours... Read More
The Local Girls Concert
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Local Girls’ popularity is anything but local. The Athens, Ohio-based trio’s three-part harmony and engaging delivery has won them fans across the Midwest and even at the White House. The Local Girls have opened for Chubby Checker, accompanied David Bromberg, performed at the White House, and provided music for two award-winning series, one on... Read More
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at the History Center
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe 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
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesAuthor 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
Familiar Places – The Annual Athens Photo Project Juried Exhibition
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesAthens Photo Project (APP) proudly presents new work from the artists who participated in APP's 2017-2018 photography classes. Join APP at the Opening Reception on Friday, October 26th from 5-7pm at the Southeast Ohio History Center to meet the artists and celebrate their work! Familiar Places will be on view Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm,... Read More
The Real Ghosts of the Athens Asylum – Fifth installment of Athens Asylum Sesquicentennial Speaker Series
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe 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 in Ohio. Every year it draws thousands of visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of a ghost, but who are the real people behind the... Read More
Voter Registration/Rights Training with Indivisible Appalachian Ohio and Ohio Voice
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesKnow your rights as a voter! Do you know how to register voters who are incarcerated? homeless? under age 18? in college? Are you up to date on early voting, acceptable forms of identification, absentee and provisional ballots? How concerned are you about voter purging and suppression? What should you do on Election Day if... Read More