Southeast Ohio History Center

06/21/2026

06/18/2026

Today, we welcomed Larry Groce and Todd Burge for our June Lyceum Lunch! They talked about their exciting new project: One Vote! The Musical!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show’s debut performance is planned for July 2026 in Marietta, Ohio.

Thanks for coming in, Larry and Todd!

06/17/2026

Are you a traditional craftsperson, artisan, maker, or living history interpreter?
Museums in the Mid-Ohio Valley, including The Castle - Marietta, Oh, Campus Martius, the Ohio River Museum, and Southeast Ohio History Center are building a network of individuals and groups interested in participating in future museum and public programming opportunities!
We are looking for people who practice historically rooted trades and crafts — whether you use modern methods inspired by traditional skills or demonstrate fully historic techniques, tools, and materials.
Possible opportunities may include:
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Festivals & fairs
• School programs
• Living history events
• Summer camp activities
• Hands-on educational programming
We’d love to learn more about your work, interests, and availability. If this sounds like you — or someone you know — please fill out and share our interest survey!
https://forms.gle/pn4MhJNuiowYrvLSA
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with artisans, makers, historians, and craftspeople throughout the region!

06/01/2026

The Southeast Ohio History Center is proud to host a History and Home Arts workshop series! These classes are hosted by Meta Van Nostran and are free to attend thanks to the ! Interested in a workshop? Click the Link in our bio and you will find Registration links to all the workshops!

Each poster was made by our collections intern, Naomi!