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Arts in October: Travel along with Grandma Gatewood

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Families
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Creativity, History & Genealogy
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Join Grandma Gatewood for story and station activities.  See what Grandma carries and retrace her steps.  We will learn about her hikes on the Appalachian Trail as well as trails closer to home that she helped develop.

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Arts in October: Learn About Genealogy Services and Archives at SEO History Center

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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There are many wonderful databases for online genealogical work, including those leased by Athens County Public Libraries and made available for free to our patrons.  However, there are also great people to work with

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Burial Mirrors: What Archaeology Tells Us About Mirrors in Ancient Burials of Eurasia

6:00pm - 8:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture
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Archaeologist Alexandra Moyer will share the myths and the facts about the use of mirrors found in ancient burial sites around Europe and Asia. Why did people love and value them so much?

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Revolutionary War History: Forgotten Generals of Ohio’s Founding

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Athens Public Library
Library Branch: Athens Public Library
Room: Large meeting room (Athens)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The roles of Generals Samuel Holden Parson and James Mitchell Varnum in the founding of Ohio are often overlooked as they both passed away in the second year of Marietta's settlement in 1789.

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