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Athens Asylum Walking Tours
Mar 18, 2018

2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Due to the popularity of our tours we now require preregistration.

This is an outdoor walking tour and will cover the entire loop of the grounds including the cemeteries so if you have small children, bring a stroller.

George Eberts, an expert on the history of the Athens Asylum or -The Ridges,- will lead an outdoor walking tour of the asylum grounds. The tour will last approximately two hours. Due to Ohio University restrictions, access to the inside of the buildings is limited, but you can tour the main entryway seen in the picture as well as the Kennedy Museum.

Athens-Asylum-Administration-Building-1905, George will captivate you with his depth of knowledge as well as tell you the real stories of what life was like for the residents, as well as the employed, at the Asylum.

Hear about the resident Alligator, look at the names left carved into the woodwork and hear the sad tale of the -lost lady.- Your tour guide will fascinate you with how the -Lunatic- Asylum began as well as educate you on the history of mental health and psychiatry that made the Athens Asylum one of the largest in Ohio.

All regularly scheduled tours are held on Sunday afternoons and start from the main steps of the Kennedy center located at the top of North Ridge Drive. 100 Ridges Circle is the address for Garmin and navigation tools.

Location
Cost: $12-$15 per person/Res Req
Contact
Athens Asylum
The Ridges, Athens Asylum
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740-592-2280
Website: forgottenoh.com/Ridges/ridges.html
Interest Tags
Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Historical,
Additional Dates for this Event
5/13, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16
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Rollerball Lanes - Family Outting
Athens Farmers Market - Farm Markets
Black Diamond Bicycles - Bike Rentals
Athena Grand - Amusement
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