Join us in celebrating America's 250th year with a late night look at some items from our collection that showcase American pride and a discussion with Dave Baker about General Rufus Putnam's role in the Revolutionary War. Enjoy the opportunity to explore the museum after hours!

Admission is $2.50.
Members, Veterans, and Children under five are FREE.

In celebration of the 239th anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787, please join us at the Start Westward Monument on Front Street for Paul Finkelman's presentation on "The Northwest Ordinance, the Success and Failure of a Hopeful Future for Western America."

This event is free and open to the public.

In celebration of the 239th anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787, please join us at the museum for Paul Finkelman's presentation on "The Evolution of 19th Century Ohio, From Racial Exclusion and Segregation to the Cutting Edge of Racial Equality."

This event is free and open to the public.

This compact, richly illustrated, in-depth travel guide takes visitors to the many Indigenous earthwork wonders of southern Ohio, including the brilliant landscape monuments recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is the first publication to present these amazing places from a traveler’s perspective—as rewarding architectural experiences, with deeply informative site descriptions, plus curated routes to historical, scenic, and natural treasures across the region. Archaeological, historical, and Indigenous knowledge enriches the text, assembled by the author over many years of collaborative work. Route and trail descriptions coordinate with all new maps, photographs, interview excerpts, and site orientation videos.

Professor Hancock will recount the 30-year story of how this project came about—the vision for a curated, regional approach to Ohio’s brilliant American Indian earthworks—and describe how this book showcases southern Ohio’s rich and surprising layers of cultural heritage for both armchair and on-site travelers.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Public Library, is FREE and open to the public, and will be livestreamed/recorded on our YouTube Channel @CampusMartiusMuseum.

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

“One Vote! – The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio, where the Muskingum meets the Ohio River, and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation. The One Vote! cast by Ephraim Cutler secured Ohio’s entry into the Union as a free state. The play features Cutler, “Father of the Territory”, Rufus Putnam, and other historical figures, alongside fictional characters, including the lead female role, settler Abigail Worthy. Dialogue in One Vote! explores the roles of frontier women as well as the struggles and resilience of Native peoples and African Americans of the era. With a dynamic music mix of pop, rock, Americana, and folk, One Vote! blends humor, heart, and history to celebrate the birth of democracy in the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Territory Museum Society serves as Executive Producer of the project. The show will debut with six shows from July 17th - 26th 2026 at the Hermann Fine Arts Center - Marietta College.

Click on One Vote! The Musical under the Experiences tab above to get your tickets!

Ohio has a remarkably long history of women running for public office and was at the forefront of women's representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio's unique and complex electoral environment plays a significant role in determining the success of women candidates.

Dr. Barbara Palmer was professor of American politics in the Department of Politics & Global Citizenship at Baldwin Wallace University, near Cleveland, Ohio. She was the creator and Executive Director of the Center for Women & Politics of Ohio and is an expert on women running for public office. Throughout her 30-year career, collaborating with non-profit organizations, Dr. Palmer has worked with over 500 young women across the nation, helping inspire them to get involved in politics. Now semi-retired, she is proud to continue this work and share the stories of women we all need to know about.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Library, is FREE and open to the public, and will be livestreamed/recorded on our YouTube Channel @CampusMartiusMuseum

A one hour program featuring the songs of the Civil War period that were inspired, written by, and performed by women of the Civil War Era. Songs that made history, songs that were little known and songs that became famous.

Steve Ball is a Civil War historian and musician from Grove City, Ohio. Steve has performed and studied the music of the Civil War for over 35 years, and performed it and shared its history for the past 27 years.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Library, is FREE and open to the public, and will be livestreamed/recorded on our YouTube Channel @CampusMartiusMuseum