“Southeast Ohio: A Common Heritage” Book opening Dec. 8th at SEO History Center

  Thursday, December 8th from 6-7:30pm, join us for the opening of The Athens Messenger’s newest local book on Southeast Ohio!  Refreshments will be served

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“Local Girls” Concert coming Sunday, December 11th to SEOHC

The Local Girls’ Annual Christmas Concert will be held at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 West State Street, at 3:30pm on Sunday, December 11th.

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Annual Cookie Decorating set for Thur. Dec. 15th

It’s back-  That sugary, messy but all around fun decorating of holiday cookies! Join us on Thursday, December 15th from 6-8pm at the Southeast Ohio

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Construction Update Nov. 19, 2016

The beginning of November has seen a lot of changes! Things are really picking up now and the construction workers are putting in extra time

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The Clock has arrived home again!

Thanks to many volunteers, our clock has been set in it’s new location on the corner of the new History Center! Although it was raining

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Veterans Day Program on WWI

Please join us on Friday, November 11th from 2:00-3:30pm for a special Veterans Day program at the Southeast Ohio History Center located at 24 W.

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Construction Update Nov. 4, 2016

We have seen a lot of progress in the last couple of weeks!  The foundation for the addition which will house the elevator is above

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Teddy Roosevelt

“Teddy Roosevelt” makes a personal appearance at the Southeast Ohio History Center on Saturday, October 22nd! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to ask

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Third Annual Southeast Ohio History Day

This year we are showcasing Harvesting and Agricultural Heritage of Southeast Ohio.  Please join us at the Burr Oak Lodge on Saturday, November 12th from

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Archaeology Month Returns

Join us for a month of excellent programming during Archaeology Month!  We have partnered with Ohio University and Wayne National Forest this year to bring

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Military History Asylum Tours Set

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2:00-4:00p.m.  (Sold out) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 2:00-4:00p.m.-Still available In honor of Veterans Day this year join us for our first Asylum Tour

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Construction update 9.29.2016

The end of September sees the construction moving forward. We sure have made a mess but sometimes you have to deconstruct in order to modernize

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Folk Songs Across National Boundaries comes to SEO History Center

Come for an enchanting evening of Folk Songs Friday, September 30th, 6pm at The Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 West State Street, Athens, Ohio. Jack

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Singing About Times Bygone Concert FRIDAY, SEPT. 18TH 7-8PM

Please join us for a special concert by the SATB singers this Friday, September 18th from 7-8pm here at the History Center, located at 24

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September update on Construction and remodeling

Here it is already September and we at the History Center are working to the daily sounds of saws, hammers and large machinery! Many things

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“The Escape of Jane” featuring Patricia Thomas with special guest stars Saturday, August 27th at SEO History Center!

On Saturday, August 27th at 6:00pm you will have the opportunity to see Patricia Thomas’s theatrical adaptation of the book “The Escape of Jane” by

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15th Annual SEO Dulcimer Festival Oct. 14-16

The Federal Valley Resource Center, located at 8225 State Route 329 in Stewart, Ohio presents the 15th Annual Southeast Ohio Dulcimer Festival on October 14-16,

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Dinner on Rock Mill Covered Bridge

Does dinner under the canopy of one of Ohio’s beautiful covered bridges sound like your idea of the perfect night out?  Join the Fairfield County

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Kilvert Historic Families Celebration

Come discover the rich multicultural history of the Kilvert area Saturday, August 6, 2016, beginning at 1;00pm at the Kilvert Community Center. Interested in cultural

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Brew Week Schedule of Tours & Events

It’s time again to dust off that beer stein and get ready for a whole bunch of excellent craft brews! This year we here at

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Raiders on the Ohio press conference coming to Athens

The Raiders on the Ohio© campaign invites you to attend a Press Conference to announce the Athens County Story Telling Oral History Town Hall Event When:             

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JULY UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING

JULY UPDATE- July has been a very busy month here, so many positive things going forward!  The construction crews are here working on the elevator

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Appalachian Population History Project program this Saturday!

For additional information, please contact: Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council P.O. Box 128, Shawnee, OH 43782 lcbdohio@gmail.com The Athens County Historical Society is pleased

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Behind the scenes Tour June 11th

Join us for a Behind the Scenes tour of the Southeast Ohio History Center, a work in progress. The History Center is located at 24

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ACHS&M Annual Meeting Information

Greetings ACHS&M Members! The Athens County Historical Society and Museum’s Annual meeting will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Shade

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