Upcoming Events

There are hundreds of surviving words in the English language introduced by the Vikings, many of which we use every day in America in 2025 (like "egg," "knife," and "husband"). In the Middle Ages, there were thousands of words brought by Vikings.

Interested in old maps, local history, the built and natural environment? Join us for an exploration of the W.E. Peters collection from Ohio University Archives and Special Collections. 

Learn the true story of one of the greatest empresses of the Roman Empire, whose life has been for too long obscured by myth and political rumor.  Our guest speaker, Dr.

Enjoy a fun and engaging lecture/performance by professor and composer Dr. Keith Dippre. This presentation will feature the basic functions of the instrument as well as the styles of music for which it is best known.

In celebration of our country's 250th Anniversary ("The Semiquincentennial"), this program will explore one of the most unique military units in the American Revolution.

The Ohio National Guard Maneuvers in Athens in 1904 resulted in a Guardsman's death.  Learn about the events that led up to this tragic incident.

In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

Professional historian, museum director and historical reenactor, Cyrus Moore will give a presentation on the connection between the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, and the Ohio Valley campaign in the Western Theater of the War

Learn about the emotional, ideological, informational and technical power and meaning of books and libraries in the aftermath of World War II, examined through the cultural reconstruction activities undertaken by the Libraries Section of the Unite