This information was provided by Janice Robison, Organist, First Presbyterian Church, Athens, Ohio “From Sea to Shining Sea” is an organ and

Due to a death in the family, the Asylum Tour scheduled for this Sunday, April 17th has to be canceled.  We regret the inconvenience and

See the progress of turning a church into a history center!   Work has been underway for months, moving, deconstructing, renovating and preparing the First

Decapitating the Union: Jefferson Davis, Judah Benjamin and the Plot to Assassinate Lincoln. Presented by the Ohio Civil War Round Table Author and Attorney John

SATURDAY APRIL 30th, FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 3PM CUTLER COMMUNITY CENTER “OUR HERITAGE AND LEGACY” AN EXCHANGE OF LOCAL HISTORY PART VIII PUBLIC EVENT –

NAMI Athens Speaker Series at The Athens Public Library The Early Years of the Athens Lunatic [sic] Asylum Speaker: Katherine Ziff .15 CEUs for Athens

To celebrate the remarkable architectural heritage of Athens Ohio, the Athens County Historical Society and Preservation Athens are sponsoring two walking tours on Saturday, March

Due to the expected snow storm we have closed the gift shop on Saturday. We will be reopen as usual on Tuesday, January 26th. Stay

We have now begun the gargantuan task of moving the Exhibits and Collections Department.  They will be the first to relocate to the new Southeast

  ANNOUNCING GREAT SALES IN THE ACHS&M GIFT SHOP This year in the gift shop from now until 1 January 2016: 10% Discount on all

Well, the holidays are almost over- hope everyone had a safe and happy one!  Let us look forward to 2016 as a time of great

SATB: A different Kind of Choir presents: “Singing About Times Bygone” A Benefit for: Athens County Historical Society December 12th, 2015, 7:00 PM Arts West

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Night at the Museum The Athens County Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring a gingerbread cookie decorating opportunity for families on Thursday,

  Come visit a Gingerbread wonderland at ACHS&M this December! The 2015 Uptown For The Holidays Gingerbread Competition kicks off December 1st. Admission is free

As we approach our goal of having a new home for the Athens County Historical Society and Museum and Athens Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH 5:00-6:00pm IN THE ACHS&M MUSEUM we will be hosting Ed Newman who will give a presentation on the history of bricks in

11th ANNUAL ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY AT WAYNE NATIONAL FORREST EVER WONDER WHAT THAT WEIRD ROCK ON YOUR BOOKSHELF REALLY IS? PLEASE BRING YOUR ARTIFACTS AND

Archaeology Month features speakers the first four weeks of October on Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm.  All programs are free and open to the public! Refreshments are

IT’S OFFICIAL- The Athens County Historical Society and Museum will be moving to 24 W. State Street in early 2016! We have secured a buyer

WHAT: S.E. Ohio History Day WHERE:  Burr Oak Lodge WHEN:  Sunday, September 20th from 10-5:00pm Come join us for the 2nd Southeastern Ohio History Day! 

It’s almost that time of year again to head on out to Lake Snowden for the Annual Pawpaw Festival!  ACHS&M will have our gift shop