Mills were so important in early Ohio history that there were well over a thousand grist mills in the Ohio country in the 19th century. By 1860 there were more than 1200 or these grist mills. Th...
Cyrus Moore III's presentation which tells of the history of the Athens Armory. The post The Crown of Court Street: Athens Ohio National Guard Armory first appeared on Southeast Ohio History C...
Prior to the onset of the glacial periods the Allegheny Plateau had been drained by the giant Teays River, the main stem of a pre-glacial river system in this region of North America. The headwat...
How have the people who have resided within the boundaries of Hocking County, from thousands of years ago to present day, been impacted by the physical geography and geology around them? In what ...
The Hocking Valley Canal supported economic activity in small towns of the valley between Athens and Lancaster, Ohio. The post The Hocking Valley Canal first appeared on Southeast Ohio History...
Our Executive Director, Jessica Cyders, and Director of Outreach, Tom O’Grady have contributed to and made appearances on The Invisible Ground Podcast. The Invisible Ground Project was started ...
Invading Hordes of Squirrels? If it happened, it hasn’t happened recently. Nonetheless, many local county histories recall stories of hordes of squirrels swarming over farmland and devastating ...
Family Fun Days are back at the History Center! Visit us on October 29th from 12pm-2pm and enjoy a variety of fun events! Apple cider, pumpkin painting, candy, and more! SEOHC is so happy to w...
Artist Talk with Kim Chapman Friday, September 16 5:30 to 7:00 PM Join Cleveland sculptor Kimberly Chapman on Friday, September 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Southeast Ohio History Center for a...
Our exhibit showcases artist Kimberly Chapman’s work in companionship with artifacts from the Athens Asylum, which are part of our collections. Chapman’s Eighty-Six Reasons is an exploration ...