Latest News
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We’ve missed you! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back on Wednesday, August 12th!
Read moreWhat an emotional ride these last few months have been. From all of us at the History Center, we hope that you are continuing
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Jul
October Asylum Tours with George Eberts!
Read moreOctober Asylum Tours with George Eberts! Multiple Tour Dates Available! Meet in front of the Kennedy Museum of Art Are you looking for outdoor activities
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Ohio University promotional film, 1930s
Read moreSilent B&W film containing scenes on the campus of Ohio University and in the City of Athens, Ohio, in the very early 1930s. https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=q2cRdksD8OQ
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Booker T. Washington Historical Marker Dedication
Read moreOn 18 October 2008 an historical marker was dedicated in Athens, Ohio, in front of the house on W. Washington Street where Booker T. Washington
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COVID-19 History Project
Read moreAt the Southeast Ohio History Center, we believe that our region’s history is significant and worthy of preservation. We also know that history starts today.
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Mar
ALL MARCH EVENTS POSTPONED – History Center is Open
Read moreThe History Center will remain open from 10:00 to 4:00, Wednesday through Saturday, and our Genealogy Library will be open Wednesday And Friday 10:00 to
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History on Tap at Jackie O’s Taproom Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Read moreWho says history only belongs in a museum? Join Tom O’Grady and History Center staff members for a few pints with us as fellow history
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Feb
10,000 Feet for Freedom: Ohio’s 1912 Women’s Suffrage Parade – March 26, 2020 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Read moreJoin us at the History Center on Thursday, March 26, 2020, 5:30PM-7:30PM In 1850-1851, the men of Ohio held a Constitutional Convention. They thought
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Feb
Finding Manasseh with Ann Fidler – Thursday, February 20 5:30PM-7:30PM
Read moreJoin us at the History Center on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 5:30PM-7:30PM. To date, Manasseh Cutler’s life has been rendered selectively by proud descendants
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History On Tap – February 11, 2020 5PM-7PM
Read moreWho says history only belongs in a museum? Join us on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell
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Dec
HOLIDAY HOURS
Read moreHappy Holidays from the Board and Staff at the Southeast Ohio History Center. The History Center offices will close Friday, December
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Dec
NEW PRODUCTS
Read moreThe Museum Gift Shop has added new items to the inventory. These are just a few items that we have added. Stop by today or
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Dec
Historic Walking Tour Athens Asylum – December 15, 2019 2PM
Read moreWalking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2019, just call us at
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Dec
The Local Girls Concert – December 8, 2019 3:30 PM
Read moreThe Local Girls’ popularity is anything but local. The Athens, Ohio-based trio’s three-part harmony and engaging delivery
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Dec
Speaker Series – December 12, 2019 5:30 PM Director of Arc of Appalachia to Speak About Ohio Forests at Southeast Ohio History Center
Read moreDirector of Arc of Appalachia to Speak About Ohio Forests at Southeast Ohio History Center The Southeast Ohio History Center is presenting the final installment of
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Nov
BLACK FRIDAY ONLY SALE 10AM – 4PM
Read moreBLACK FRIDAY 10- 4 while supplies last. Growing Up In Athens Package $75 IN-STORE ONLY . This package includes the Growing Up In Athens book,
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Nov
Speaker Series – Terrorizing Immigrants and Catholics: the Ohio KKK in the 1920s
Read moreFor our fifth installment in the Landscape of Community Speaker Series, the Southeast Ohio History Center welcomes William Trollinger of the University of Dayton on
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Nov
Fort Gower Historic Marker Dedication – November 10, 2019
Read moreJoin the Southeast Ohio History Center for our first marker dedication! The marker commemorates the site of Fort Gower and the signing of the Fort
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Nov
Annual Fundraiser Sponsors
Read moreToday is the day! The Hunchback of Notre Dame, silent Film and Organ concert with Dennis James. Tickets are still available at the front desk.
