The rules that seem to govern the smallest bits of matter and energy seem to defy all common sense and intuition, and yet scientists have harnessed these rules to develop most modern technologies we commonly take for granted. We'll explore this world where particles can be everywhere at once, can zip into and out of […]
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with performances by the Unified Gospel Choir and Ugata Drum and Dance. This year's featured speaker is local historian Alicia Gray. Enjoy light refreshments at 6:30pm in the hallway outside the Bennett Hall Auditorium. The program begins at 7pm. Presented in partnership with the Ross County NAACP […]
February 12—Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. OUC Room 110 Hosted by The Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Ohio University Chillicothe Dr. Tim Everhart, Acting Director of Resource Stewardship, will present new findings from the first three field seasons of the Hopewell Lifeways Project, a collaborative effort with citizens and representatives of four federally […]
Hosted by the Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Ohio University Chillicothe. This special presentation featuring Dani Tippmann, citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and colleague of Logan York, will share insights into the Miami History and Culture, followed by an engaging Q&A. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and […]
Join us at 6:30 PM at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall, Room 110 for a special presentation by Wesley Clarke, Collections Manager and Archaeologist at The Castle Museum. A registered professional archaeologist, Clarke brings deep expertise in historiography, art history, and material culture analysis. His work blends rigorous scholarship with compelling storytelling, offering fresh insights […]
Experience this groundbreaking documentary movie featuring leading authors who masterfully recount the Constitution's epic creation and a superb cast portraying the Framers in Philadelphia over the summer of 1787. See the premiere before the PBS broadcast in 2026. Master of Ceremonies: Kevin Shoemaker, President - Chillicothe City Council. Live Q&A with Director David Garrigus & […]
Presented by Brad Lepper and hosted by the Friends of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Ohio University Chillicothe. The 1989 discovery of this giant, ancient elephant-like creature opened an unprecedented window onto Ohio's Ice Age. Archaeologists, biologists, and geologists studied the mastodon's nearly complete remains (including its last meal) and other Ice Age animals […]
Join us for our annual Black History Month Event. This year's theme is African American Labor. The event will be held in the Bennett Hall Auditorium at Ohio University Chillicothe. Our guest speaker is Dr. Uzoma D. Miller, Assistant Professor of Instruction, African American Studies, Ohio University. The program will also include local performers. Please […]
Ohio University Chillicothe is honored to host the Dineh’Tah Dancers, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who will perform traditional dances of the Dineh people. These dances have been modified to respect the actual songs and dances used in sacred religious ceremonies. A representative from the Dineh’Tah group will begin the performance with an Ohio history related […]
Talon Silverhorn of the Eastern Shawnee Nation will share the history, culture and experiences of the Shawnee to the natural landscape. Talon is the current superintendent of the Great Council State Park near Xenia. Join us for an hour long conversation on Shawnee history, culture, and connection to ancestral landscapes. Discover how the end of […]
