Little Cities of Black Diamonds

Our Mission

Our Future Grows from Our Past

At Little Cities of Black Diamonds, our goal is to keep alive the stories and traditions of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds region and, through our history, culture, and environment, to enrich the future quality of life for every person who calls this region home.

LITTLE CITIES OF BLACK DIAMONDS REGION

What are the Little Cities of Black Diamonds? Learn more about this iconic region in Southeast Ohio.

HISTORY AS DEEP AS THE MINES AND AS VAST AS THE NATION

Learn more about the this region’s many contributions to state, national and world history.

Experience the Little Cities

GUIDED TOURS

We delight in providing guided tours of important sites across the region. Learn more about tours of the Little Cities.

INTERPRETIVE SHOWS

Our heritage interpreters are subject matter experts. Join us or book an interpreter to learn about special topics in regional history.

The Ward Building of New Straitsville, Ohio. An historic landmark of Ohio.

HERITAGE PRESERVATION

Little Cities strives to keep local heritage alive in our communities. From buildings to books, we value and preserve historic artifacts.

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Our Historians Are Here to Help

Our devoted regional historians enthusiastically share their knowledge of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Region. If you don't find what you are looking for here, ask an historian!

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