Tales Of Southeastern Ohio
Dave Norris and Ron Mash of D & R Studio LLC have created a YouTube channel with Tales of Southeastern Ohio.Here they present video features all about the stories, legends, music and lore of Southeastern Ohio. Tales Of Southeastern Ohio is a production of D & R Studio and Hometown
Sidewalk sales you don’t want to miss!
Great deals on books, jewelry, toys, totes, tee and so much more! Jewelry is 50% off during the sale so come and find amazing deals! Hand carved twisted walking sticks discounted 30% off, select pint glasses 40% off. You don’t want to miss this sale! We will be holding sidewalk
Join us for Armory Day in Athens on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00am.
Please come and be part of the dedication marker celebration at the Athens Armory, located at the junction of North Court and East Carpenter Street on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00am. Athens News Article on Armory Dedication The event will feature the unveiling of an Ohio Historical Marker commemorating
Blood, Brains, and Lobotomies
Join us Thursday, April 19th at 6:00pm for an evening with author Mindy McGinnis as she shares the research behind her Edgar Award-Winning Gothic historical thriller, A MADNESS SO DISCREET. Learn about how doctors treated brain injuries in the 1890’s and the different aspects of care for the mentally ill
Genealogy Program set for Monday, April 16th
Monday, April 16th from 7-8pm join guest speaker Tracy Hanning and the Athens County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society to learn more about the Hanings/Hanning families of Athens and Meigs County. Admission and parking is free for this program. For more information, call 740-592-2280
Spirits and Soul bring you Devilish Merry April 6th
This Friday it’s Devilish Merry live in concert here at the History Center! Come and have a great time with the awesome music of Devilish Merry and the most excellent spirits from Jackie O’s and Dutch Creek Winery. Doors open at 7:15, concert starts at 8pm and ends at 10pm.
East Elementary 6th Grade Writing Project Day a Big Success
East Elementary Sixth Grade had their Writer’s Celebration at the Southeast Ohio History Center on Friday, March 30, 2018. This was the culminating celebration of a writing project that began in January. Each student wrote a historical fiction story that was either inspired by or based on an interview he/she
Saturday, March 3rd Last Day to see The Ohio University Marching 110 Exhibit!
We will be closing out the Marching 110 exhibit in order to ready the museum for our new exhibit- The Athens Asylum, 150 of A Healing Landscape so please come and get your O.U. marching band pride on and visit before this great exhibit is gone! 110 exhibit related
Vote for the Southeast Ohio History Center!
We are in the running for “Best Building’ this year! We are so proud to be chosen as one of the Athens News “Best of” finalists for 2018. Through a lot of blood, sweat and tears, we’ve transformed the First Christian Church into your new history center. To those of
“Architects of the Athens Asylum”- Schofield Architecture Program Coming in February
Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:00pm, Executive Director Tom O’Grady will present; Architects of the Athens Asylum: The Architectural and Sculptural Legacy of Levi Tucker Scofield , a program that will focus on the extraordinary genius of architects Levi T. Schofield and Herman Haerlin. Where: Southeast Ohio History Center, 24
Congrats to Stephanie Goldsberry for finishing the Pappy Mitchell Puzzle!
We started a new trend here at the History Center during the holiday season- we put out a puzzle for visitors to try their hand at while here at the Center. Many worked on the puzzle during visits, some at events like concerts and others in their spare time. Stephanie
Sam Jones Honored at Ohio Statehouse
Sam Jones, of Glouster, was recognized by Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area and Heritage Ohio with the inaugural Sam Jones Model Citizen Award at the 7th Annual Appalachian Heritage Luncheon in the Ohio Statehouse. Jones was recognized for being a role model for citizens of all ages in Trimble Township
It’s Cookie Decorating Time Again!
Thursday, December 14th from 6-8pm join us for what has become a holiday tradition- decorating cookies at the History Center! Home made cookies will be provided along with icing, sprinkles and lots of encouragement! Come for a half an hour and make your own edible creations to eat, hang on
Exhibits and Museum Store open hours during the holiday season
Exhibit Spaces and the Museum Store will be open Sundays from 1pm-5pm, and Thursdays noon to 8pm, November 26th through December 24th. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Mondays. Regular Thursday hours after December 24th are noon to 6:00pm. Athens, Ohio –
The Local Girls Annual Benefit Concert
Join the Local Girls with their special guest Sarah Hart on Sunday, December 10th starting at 2pm for their annual Christmas concert here at the History Center, 24 W. State St., Athens. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. Tickets sold at the door. Program will
Joanne Prisley, Our Hero
In honor of the passing of our beloved Joanne Prisley, we found this Athens News article from 2008 and wanted to share it with all of you. To read the Athens News web page article please click here Athens News Original Article Joanne was an amazing woman, a boundless source
“Growing up in Athens” Book Launch Nov. 25th!
Please join us on November 25th from 3-5pm to celebrate the launch of Growing up in Athens! We will have books for sale and many of the writers will be here so you’ll be able to get your book signed while enjoying selected readings and light refreshments. This event is
CLOSED NOV. 10TH FOR VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
We will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. We encourage our members and visitors to reach out to our Veterans on Friday and thank them for their service. We will reopen on Saturday, November 11th at 10am.
Time to Renew Your Kroger Rewards for ACHS&M
Time to Renew Enrollment in the Kroger Community Rewards Program . . . It is NOT done automatically each year! As you know, we get receive donations from the Kroger Company through our members who shop there IF they have enrolled and designated the ACHS&M as the recipient for rewards.
The Cornwell Series presents~The Phantom of the Opera One Night Only Event!
Sunday, 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
