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Barns as Evocative Elements of the Midwestern Landscape

6:00pm–7:00pm
College Students, Adults, 50+
Wells (Albany) Public Library
Library Branch: Wells (Albany) Public Library
Room: Meeting room (Wells)
Age Group: College Students, Adults, 50+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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This presentation for adults offers a historical and geographical perspective on barns as evocative and conspicuous elements of rural locales in the American Midwest, with a focus on regional barn types in Ohio. 

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The Barnbuilders: An Architectural Legacy in Ohio’s Rural Landscape

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, 50+
The Plains Public Library
Library Branch: The Plains Public Library
Room: Meeting room (The Plains)
Age Group: Adults, 50+
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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Migrants from new England, Mid Atlantic and Southern states, and immigrants from the nations of Europe flowed into the Ohio country after the American Revolution.

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How Viking Words Got into English

6:30pm–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 hundreds of 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.

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Poppaea Sabina: The Story of a Roman Empress

6:30pm–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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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.

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The Story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment

6:30pm–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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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.

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The Battle of Athens

6:30pm–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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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.

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1776: Birth of Democracy

6:30pm–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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In 2026 we celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain.

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Colonial Reenacting and Real History

6:30pm–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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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

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