Video Resources
Want to know more about Black history in Southeast Ohio? Check out these resources for more content about this region's rich history! This content was produced locally and is a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the area.
Legacy of Appalachian Diversity in Tablertown | David Butcher
David Butcher, curator of the People of Color Exhibit and descendent of early Black settlers, discusses Tablertown's rich history. Butcher has combined his family's extensive oral history and artifacts from their lives in Southeast Ohio for the People of Color Exhibit in Stewart, Ohio.
What if Manasseh Cutler was Black? The Hidden History of the Diverse Pioneers Who Created Ohio
Dr. Anna-Lisa Cox presents her research on the often overlooked story of Black pioneers in the Northwest Territory and the push-back they received from white settlers. Cox's book The Bone and Sinew of the Land is a must-read for anyone interested in Black history in early Ohio.
Black History of Athens Tour
This walking tour of Athens, created by Ohio University and the Southeast Ohio History Center, tells the story of Athens' Black history and the achievements of the local community.
Rendville: Across the Color Line
This award-winning documentary, made by a member of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds council, tells the story of Rendville, a Perry County mining community which welcomed Black settlers.
