The Details

Little Cities of Black Diamonds: Place-Based History
This event focuses on a nationally signficant story that is told from the perspective of place. The Little Cities of Black Diamonds is a geophysical and cultural microregion located in the hill country of southeastern Ohio, defined by the mineral rich Sunday and Monday Creek Watersheds of the Hocking River, and the mining towns that appeared “as if by magic” after the Civil War when the railroad reached abundant deposits of “black diamonds” needed to fuel the recovering nation. Today it is home to the Wayne National Forest and a series of remnant towns seeking to rebuild around their history, natural envrionment and cultural arts. Learn more by visiting www.littlecitiesofblackddiamonds.org.

Ohio Humanities Council
This event is made possible by generous support from the Ohio Humanities Council which encourages all Ohioans to explore the human story, and to use history, philosophy, and the other humanities as the means to arrive at new insights.

Intended Audience
Event aims to inform and spark discussion among citizens, laborers, union members, scholars, students, history buffs, geotourists & politicians.

Scholarship & Reduced Rates
High School and college students are eligible for a 50% reduction in registration fees. A limited number of scholarships will be granted. Letters requesting full scholarships will be given consideration. Please state circumstances to be considered in granting request.

Agents of Change Monograph
Two-day participants will receive a free copy of the 81-page monograph entitled “Agents of Change.”

Voices of the Little Cities
This event marks the first in a series of events where theatrical readings of the writings, accounts and oral histories of the people of the Little Cities microregion will be shared with the public, under the direction of theater consultant Kathy Devecka.

Meeting Special Needs
Conference sponsors aim to meet special dietary needs and handicap accessibility needs. We need you to let us know as early as possible of any special needs that you have, particulary mobility issues and vegetarian/vegan diets. Call toll free at 866-394-3011 or e-mail lcbd@ohiohills.com.

Lodging Options
The Inn @ Hocking College, Nelsonville (740-753-3531) www.hocking.edu/theinn; Fullbrooks Lodge, Nelsonville (740-753-3391) www.fullbrookslodgecabin.com; Hickory Hill Bed & Breakfast, Glouster (740-767-3463) www.hickoryhillbbinohio.com; Wildwood Inn & Llama Farm, New Straitsville (740-380-3403) www.wildwoodinnoh.com; Burr Oak Resort, Glouster (1-800-282-7275) www.burroakresort.com.

Getting to Nelsonville & New Straitsville
Nelsonville is located on U. S. Rt. 33, 55 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio and 50 miles northwest of Parkersburg, W. Va. Public Square is one block east of 33. New Straitsville is reached off U. S. Rt. 33 via St. Rt. 93N exit at Logan or St. Rt. 595N exit between Logan & Nelsonville.