Southeast Ohio A to Z
Southeast Ohio A to Z explores the unique attributes of our region through the letters of the alphabet! This two-part exhibit will be in the Great Hall starting in April 2023, with companion exhibits in the gallery.
- (740) 592-2280
- Weds - Fri: 10 am - 4 pm, Sat: 12 pm - 4 pm
- 24 W. State Street, Athens, OH 45701
We Preserve, Share, & Champion The Unique History & Culture of Southeast Ohio
Current Exhibit
The Southeast Ohio History Center has a rotating exhibit floor, so there is always something new to explore. We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the Southeast Ohio region, and we are excited to share our current exhibit with you.
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The Cartoon Art of Sandy Plunkett: A Brush, With History!
Sandy Plunkett is an Athens-based artist and comics writer. His career began in New York City drawing for DC and Marvel Comics. His trademark look can be seen across our region on countless posters, album covers, and political cartoons. We will be displaying Sandy’s original artwork with many companion materials through January, 2024.
Events & Programs
There is always something happening at the History Center! Explore our history with our expert guided tours, engage with our exhibits through our programming, or experience Southeast Ohio History at our family-friendly activities.
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Our Resources
We have many resources and services available at the Southeast Ohio History Center that help us to better share our history, assist educators, and help researchers.
Collections
The History Center makes available high-quality digital files for many artifacts in its collection. To secure permission for image use, please contact our Curator of Collections.
Go HAYES FAMILY GENEALOGY CENTER
If you are doing genealogy research that includes ancestors from Athens County, Ohio, we hope you find this site informative and helpful.
Go Research ASSISTANCE
Library volunteers conduct record searches for those who need help researching genealogy or local history at $15/hour.
Go LEVERING LIBRARY
Our Levering Library Catalog is a searchable database of the resources available at the Southeast Ohio History Center located at 24 West State Street in uptown Athens, Ohio.
Go EDUCATION
We love student groups at the Southeast Ohio History Center, and we love coming to visit, too! We have special history programming and materials for teachers available.
GO STATE & LOCAL HISTORY REFERENCES
We are lucky to live in a region so passionate about its history. We have compiled a few helpful links that will take you to other local history museums and online resources.
go How You Can Support the Southeast Ohio History Center
Join the 365 Society
Get VIP Access to the Southeast Ohio History Center! Society Perks Include: free general admission to the Southeast Ohio History Center for up to six members, six one-time guest passes, 20% off all Museum Store purchases, members-only tours, trips, programs and previews, 10% off event venue rentals, and more!
Squirrel Invasion
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
The Hocking Valley Canal
The Hocking Valley Canal supported economic activity in small towns of the valley between Athens and Lancaster, Ohio.
Tom Talks
Tom O’Grady is the Southeast Ohio History Center’s Director of Outreach and Director Emeritus. Tom is a walking archive of our regional history and the articles allow him to share that knowledge with all of us!
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