Southeast Ohio History Center
Gingerbread Workshop for Children
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesGINGERBREAD WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN! START A WONDERFUL FAMILY TRADITION! Saturday, December 2, 2017 1:30-4:00 p.m. For Children Over the Age of 5 with adult supervision Held at the Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio Instructor is Nancy Mingus, a prize-winning gingerbread artist REGISTRATION REQUIRED! LIMITED TO 10 CHILDREN! REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV.... Read More
Book Launch: “Growing Up in Athens”
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesPlease join us as we celebrate the launch of "Growing Up Athens: a Collection of Memories" on Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Southeast Ohio History Museum, 24 W. State Street. The book has been three years in the making, and programs at 3 p.m. will be followed by refreshments. Books will be available for purchase.
Phantom of the Opera Live Event
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesSunday, October 29th from 6:00-9:00pm the organ will sing out as The Phantom of the Opera will be played LIVE by renowned professional organist Dennis James to the 1925 Silent Film version of The Phantom. Hearing the live pipe organ singing out the melodies of The Phantom will send chills down your spine with shear... Read More
Athens Asylum Tour, June 18th 2-4pm
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesGeorge Eberts, long time Asylum employee and local expert on the Athens Asylum, will be leading an outdoor walking tour of the historic Athens Asylum grounds and buildings. His insights on patient treatment throughout the asylum’s 140-year existence are peppered with stories, personal anecdotes, and hidden locations throughout the grounds. Learn about the history of... Read More
2016 Holiday Home Tour
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThis years Holiday Homes Tour will continue with the Elegant East End. Due to the enormous interest in the old East End last year, our tour coordinator Therese Lackey convinced another 4 families to open their doors to celebrate the season! Time: Sunday, December 4 from 1:00-4:00pm! Place: 31 Utah Place, home of Scott and... Read More
Gingerbread Contest Display at Southeast Ohio History Center
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThursday, December 1 come to the Southeast Ohio History Center located at 24 W. State Street, Athens to see the wonderful creations of area artists, bakers, kids and lovers of gingerbread! Come visit us Monday through Friday from 10-4pm. Admission is free. While your here browse our gift shop for unique gifts. You won't want... Read More
Ohio’s Hopewell Culture: An Explosion of Art, Architecture and Ceremony” with Dr. Bradley Lepper at the Southeast Ohio History Center
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesAs part of Archaeology Month, the Southeast Ohio History Center will present “Ohio’s Hopewell Culture: An Explosion of Art, Architecture and Ceremony” Tuesday, October 25, from 5:30-6:30p.m. with Dr. Bradley Lepper of the Ohio History Connection. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
“Teddy Roosevelt” live at the Southeast Ohio History Center Saturday, October 22nd!
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United States"Teddy Roosevelt" makes a personal appearance at the Southeast Ohio History Center on Saturday, October 22! You don't want to miss this opportunity to ask all the questions you always wanted answered about our 26th President. “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt impersonator, Larry... Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour Wednesday, October 19th, 4-6pm
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Southeast Ohio History Center proudly presents the Athens Asylum Walking Tour with George Eberts, an expert on the history of the Athens Asylum or “The Ridges.” The tour will last approximately two hours. Tickets are $10.00 with an ACHS&M membership or $15.00 each for 12 and over. You can call us to prepay your... Read More
Rockshelter Archaeology & Lake Woodland Hunting Patterns Program
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 West State St, Athens, Ohio, United StatesJoin the Southeast Ohio History center on Friday, October 14 from 5:30-6:30pm for a program on “Rockshelter Archaeology & Late Woodland Hunting Patterns: A View From Facing Monday Creek Rockshelter”as part of their Archaeology Month programming. The speaker will be Staci Spertzel. This program is free and open to the public. For more information please... Read More