
History and Home Arts: Primitive Rug Hooking
This exhibit features primitive rugs created by local art enthusiasts using techniques taught by Meta Van Nostran, a retired Home Economics teacher and local textile
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The Southeast Ohio History Center has a rotating exhibit floor, so there is always something new to explore. We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the Southeast Ohio region, and we are excited to share our current exhibit with you.

This exhibit features primitive rugs created by local art enthusiasts using techniques taught by Meta Van Nostran, a retired Home Economics teacher and local textile

While the Declaration of Independence was written 250 years ago, its meaning was not defined at that moment. Through the continual strive for life, liberty,
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Tom O’Grady is the Southeast Ohio History Center’s Director of Outreach and Director Emeritus. Tom is a walking archive of our regional history and the articles allow him to share that knowledge with all of us!