Valentine’s Dance!

Hello Friends! Come Join us for a night to remember.   Five reasons to click here and buy your ticket(s) now for a fantastic evening at the Tecumseh Commons in Shawnee on Tuesday, February 14th.   1. The Word of Mouth Jazz Band is truly a regional treasure whose music should not be missed! You’ll feel your in a night club and…

Appalachia Ohio Heritage Statehouse Luncheon

The time has come for the 6th annual Appalachia Heritage Luncheon in the Statehouse Atrium. Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area and Heritage Ohio are presenting this luncheon to honor heritage, history and success in Appalachian Ohio. Every year we honor successful businesses and organizations that represent the values we hold dear and are trying to…

Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum

 Sunday, December 18th, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tour the famous Athens Asylum. Meet at the Kennedy Museum of Art, in front of the large Kirkbride Building of the Athens Asylum. George Eberts, long time Asylum employee and local expert on the Athens Asylum, will be leading an outdoor walking tour of the historic Athens Asylum…

Ohio Valley Opry Christmas Show

Come on out everyone this Saturday Dec. 3rd for the Ohio Valley Opry’s annual Christmas Show. The Ohio Valley Opry will once again be bringing national entertainment to the stage of the Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville. Dion Pride, son of Charlie Pride, will be making a repeat performance on the Saturday, December 3rd…

Art + Farm + Wine Holiday tour 2016

Sat Dec. 10th Come out for a day of fun from 10-5 and take a driving tour of some of the area’s best local businesses. This tour is a drive yourself go at you own pace look at some amazing local places including: Shade Winery, Integration Acres, Thorn Ridge Studios, Fur Peace Ranch, Windsor Works…

Winter Wonderings

Have you ever wondered how the hundreds of Ohio creatures survive the long winter? Beyond hibernation, Ohio critters have sweet and savvy winter survival tricks. Naturalist Lauren Metcalf will lead a 2 mile hike. We will find signs of life, both active and dormant. Kids of all ages can do a winter scavenger hunt. Afterward…

Christmas Mini-Sessions for Kids

Come on out to the Dover House in McConnelsville on November 25th before and after the Christmas parade 3PM-7PM and December 3rd 10AM-4PM for christmas photos of the kids by Lori Dille Photography. For $15 you get a personal online gallery and 5-8 downloadable high resolution images. View the flyer for details and how to…

Annual Monday Creek Fall Watershed Tour

Keep November 4th open and join the  Monday Creek Watershed group for their annual Fall Watershed Tour. During the tour, you will explore a newly constructed wetland, visit an archeological site, and discover the history of New Straitsville. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude around 2 p.m. There is a suggested $10…