Friends of the Museums dab Northwest Territory Museum Society, Campus Martius Museum or the Ohio River Museum may be reached at:
Campus Martius Museum
601 Second Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Phone:
740.373.3750
1.800.860.0145
Fax:
740.373.3680
Email:
Erin Augenstein, Executive Director
Emily Ketelsen, K-12 Educational Programming
Nancy Flanders, Retail & Volunteer Coordinator
Bill Reynolds, Historian / Exhibit Specialist
#DYK Local and out-of-town visitors always take note of our markers indicating the floodwaters of 1884, 1898, 1907, 1913 and 1937. You can view them and our other outdoor attractions at the Ohio River Museum on Front Street in Marietta 7 days a week through Labor Day. Open Saturdays and Sundays only in September and October.
The bell at the Rufus Putnam House at Campus Martius Museum has a curious history, yet most people don’t know it exists. Learn more about it here in David Baker's blog: earlymarietta.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-bell.html
earlymarietta.blogspot.com
The bell - if only it could talk. It hangs quietly at Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio, next to the Rufus Putnam House . I’ve passed ...
#DYK: We welcome thousands of visitors to Marietta every year from riverboat tours like American Queen Voyages
Marietta is their favorite stop!
I can see why!
Patty Skok Hendershot this might get you some information about tours
Which way is she headed to?
We were deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of David McCullough. His most recent book, The Pioneers, has been influential in bringing many to our museums and to Marietta to learn more about the Northwest Ordinance.
Photo provided by Museum Historian, Bill Reynolds.
www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/books/david-mccullough-dead.html?smid=url-share
Rest in peace sir we are losing too many people that know the history if we don’t pay attention it’s going to be gone
This is very sad news. I enjoyed Pioneers; it brought me to your fascinating museum last month.
So sorry to hear this!
Just finished the Pioneers biography after visiting the museum. Thanks to all,.
From my Connecticut front porch today I start “The Pioneers”. TY for sharing.
His books are top notch. I really loved the Pioneers.
Loved his work and his books on region But he kinda passed over jefferson/ steubrnville and Columbiana counties in that history..
You'll find great items in our gift shop, like Seth's raccoon cap, $8.99.
I had one when I was a kid. Wore it everywhere
This ongoing project brings to life many of the stories of those laid to rest in Mound Cemetery. Check out the feature by WTAP Television : www.wtap.com/2022/07/26/mound-cemetery-unveils-its-26-new-tombstones/
The Ohio History Connection has announced their new CEO, Megan Wood! Congratulations Megan!
www.ohiohistory.org/about-us/new-ceo/
Ohio History Connection Names New CEO - Ohio History Connection
www.ohiohistory.org
We’re pleased to announce that Megan Wood will be the Ohio History Connection’s next executive director & CEO.