Appalachian Ohio

04/11/2024

Hey Ohio Valley Opry Friends! Our December 7th "A Christmas To Remember" tickets are now available online.
Grab your tickets to this historic show as we celebrate the holiday season and say goodbye to the Twin City Opera House.
On the lineup will be The Clark Family, Beth Sigler, Dylan Mayle, Matt Coleman, Mike Morrison, Gary Sigler, Dave Morrison, Bryant Sigler, Andrew Ruggles, and Swanagan Ray. SPECIAL GUESTS will be Curt Guisinger and The Clark Family Choir.
Show starts at 6pm and doors open at 5pm. Grab your tickets soon! www.OhioValleyOpry.com

NOTICE: KIDS 17 AND UNDER ARE FREE ON DECEMBER 7TH. HOWEVER, YOU MUST CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE, OR PICK UP YOUR FREE KIDS TICKETS AT THE DOOR THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW
Morgan County, Ohio Tourism
Ohio, The Heart of it All
Appalachian Ohio


Just a little note about our new Ohio Valley Opry Theater in Belpre: We know it’s bittersweet to hear we’ll be moving from the Opera House after our December 7th show. We’ll certainly miss that beautiful stage and the memories we’ve made together there. But we're also so grateful for this opportunity to grow our show and continue bringing you the music and performances you love, just in a new home in Belpre!
Your continued support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to share more details about what’s to come. We hope to see you in Belpre soon, and of course, at our final Opera House show on December 7th to celebrate all the wonderful years we’ve spent together. Thank you for being with us on this journey, and we'll be sharing more info about our move to Belpre soon! 🎶❤️

01/11/2024

World Atlas includes THREE Ohio Appalachian communities in their listing of the the 6 Most Eccentric Towns in Ohio! Read the full article in the link below and make plans to visit the Appalachian communities this holiday season to enjoy their special events!

From the rich art scene of Zanesville to Sugarcreek, the town with the World's Largest Cuckoo, here are Ohio's six most eccentric towns.

24/10/2024

Hello Appalachian Ohio Members and Guests:

Registration is open for our November 7th membership meeting which also includes board elections. This meeting includes a presentation from The Wilds and the keynote will be a highly informative panel discussion about the economic and quality of place impact that Christmas attractions have made on numerous Appalachian communities.

And- since we are talking about Christmas, we are going to have fun with it! There will be songs- Christmas raffle tickets for some great prizes- AND wear your favorite Christmas sweater and fashion for a fun contest!

There's no doubt that this meeting will inspire Christmas development and happy holiday spirits so register soon and join in the networking fun in Zanesville, November 7th!

The meeting location:
Bryan Place
49 N 6th St, Zanesville
Doors open at 10:00 am and the meeting begins at 10:30.

The meeting will conclude with a hot lunch buffet at 12:30.

Please feel free to share this meeting notice with other members of your office team and your tourism partners in your county. Working together we grow the most so we look forward to welcoming some new faces at our special Christmas themed meeting.

Register here:

19/10/2024

Saturday, October 19th.
Right here in Appalachian Ohio.

The Ohio Valley Opry is excited to announce the debut performance of the traditional country duo, The Malpass Brothers, on Saturday, Oct. 19. Fans will have the chance to enjoy this dynamic act at the historic Twin City Opera House for two shows, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Making their first-ever appearan...

19/09/2024

13/09/2024

We enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating and visiting our Ross County sites, which are opening for Ohio Open Doors 2024. These museums can be visited over the next few days.

12/08/2024

This coming Saturday-don't miss this show!

09/08/2024

Registration is now open for the August 22 membership meeting and we're looking forward to seeing you there!

Location: 7 Ranges Entertainment- 100 Mall Dr, Suite 5, Steubenville; https://7rangesentertainment.com/
Meeting Check in beginning at 10:00 am
Meeting Start Time: 10:30 am
Luncheon to follow: 12:30 pm featuring a full taco bar
Cost: $30

The meeting agenda will include three presentations:
Keynote: Matt MacLaren- Director of Travel and Tourism Policy at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Appalachian Leader: Jacob Hyman- Strong Towns Steubenville
Appalachian Success: RJ Konkoleski- Village of Adena

Following the meeting attendees will receive an hour of free bowling and arcade games following the luncheon so please plan for a full day of Appalachian Ohio inspiration, learning, networking, good food, and fun times with your Appalachian Ohio tourism colleagues! There's no doubt you will leave the meeting inspired, empowered, and energized from a day with your Appalachian Ohio peers.

Judy Bratton, executive director at Jefferson County tourism, and the Appalachian Ohio board team look forward to seeing you on August 22nd!

Please complete registration by August 15th. The registration link is below:
https://form.jotform.com/242106267184151

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/07/2024

https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/2024/07/history-in-the-making-237th-anniversary-of-the-northwest-ordinance-of-1787-to-be-celebrated/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2Xa5BIWPTvkLJHozI7_di2vT3YRfnlnQqzKEzpjzWqqI7rafN2FG6P-OI_aem_Onjc8R39hzEmSeT-aFbIcQ

History fans will have the chance to celebrate the adoption of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 this week. The 237th celebration of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 will start on Friday, according to a media release from the celebration committee for the event. The Northwest Ordinance, which...

11/07/2024

Take advantage of this opportunity to support an organization that is so beneficial to the Appalachian Ohio region and beautify your garden at the same time!

In 1968, Richard and Janice “Jan” Norris arrived in Southeast Ohio, where they would spend the next 30-plus years nurturing the young minds of Southern Perry County – she as a sixth-grade teacher, he as a Spanish teacher. The couple co-founded Ashwood Garden Daylilies, and Richard became world-renowned for creating new varieties of the flower guided by Jan’s eye for color and design.

On Sunday, Richard is bringing the passions of his life together – all to support the Janice E. Norris Memorial Scholarship he established to honor his wife’s legacy and to open the doors to postsecondary education for the students in the district they dedicated their careers to.

Read more of their story at: www.tinyurl.com/FAONorris.



Community Foundation for Perry County
Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund

27/06/2024

Spend your July 4 with the friendly folks at Historic Fort Steuben!

We are pleased to partner with the City of Steubenville for the annual July 4th festivities in Fort Steuben Park.

27/06/2024

This sounds like a great hike that everyone can enjoy!

Looking for an easy hiking trail? The Tuliptree Trail, located along the Miller State Nature Preserve Trail, is 0.75 miles long. Generally considered an easy walk, this trail boasts classic Rocky Fork scenery with rock-scapes, sparkling streams, and beautiful spring flowers.

Plan a visit today! Learn more at ➡️ https://www.visithighlandcounty.com/eat-shop-play/tuliptree-trail

08/06/2024

Head to Morgan County, Ohio for another great weekend of Big Country in a Small Town!