History
“There Was Quiet Today:” 100yrs After WWI
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesOn November 11th, 1918 at 11:11am an armistice was declared ceasing the First World War. Embroiled in this conflict since April 1917, Americans served at home and overseas. When the U.S. went to war, Washington Countians went to war. Join us for a slate of activities including cemetery illumination and themed tours commemorating the end... Read More
“There Was Quiet Today:” 100yrs After WWI
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesOn November 11th, 1918 at 11:11am an armistice was declared ceasing the First World War. Embroiled in this conflict since April 1917, Americans served at home and overseas. When the U.S. went to war, Washington Countians went to war. Join us for a slate of activities including cemetery illumination and themed tours commemorating the end... Read More
Campus Martius Experience
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCOST: $55 The Friends of the Museums will hold their sixth annual fundraiser An Evening at the Museum, now entitled “Campus Martius Experience” on November 16, 2018 from 6PM-9PM at Campus Martius Museum. Experience two centuries of history and discovery squeezed into one unforgettable evening. This fundraiser will benefit the operations of the Campus Martius... Read More
Gingerbread House Workshop
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCome celebrate the holiday season with gingerbread house making at The Castle! In this workshop, adults and kids (ages 8 and up) will be guided in making a gingerbread house of their own. Materials and instruction booklets provided. Seating is Limited. Reservations required by November 13th.
Holiday Children’s Program
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United States'Twas an Old Fashioned Christmas At the Ross County Heritage Center 45 w. 5th St. Chillicothe, OH 45601 Saturday, December 1, 2018 9:30-12:30 Join us for this program of holiday fun from days of long ago Enjoy a dramatic reading of the 1822 Christmas classic, A Visit from St. Nicholas (also known as The Night Before Christmas.) Then... Read More
FREE FAMILY DAY
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesKick off the holiday season by creating your own handmade cards, tags, and gifts. Use printmaking techniques inspired by special ZMA exhibition Rembrandt: The Consummate Etcher and other 17th-Century Printmakers to make one-of-a-kind items for everyone on your list. Enjoy one of our new child-friendly Imagination Tours, Rembrandt for Kids, with one of our fantastic... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCost: FREE Program. Discounted admission for tour of museum Speaker: Steve Ball Topic: The Women of the Civil War This presentation is completely built on songs that were written about, or by, women during this period of history. Several of these tunes would become songs that would leave a permanent mark on American music, and... Read More
Christmas Open House
Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United StatesThe Ross County Historical Society invites you to come enjoy our annual Christmas Open House. Back by popular demand is our Scherenschnitte (the German art of paper-cutting) tree. Enjoy our Victorian parlor filled with toys and games of Christmases past, and our lovely holiday decorations as you tour the rest of the museum. The event... Read More
Meet the author, Sharon Hatfield
Haunting facts from a spirit room with local author Sharon Hatfield, as she relays her findings. Join us at the Jackson City Library, December 11 from 6-8 pm.
Christmas Tea & Tour
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCome celebrate Christmas at The Castle. Enjoy Victorian Christmas sweets and tea with friends and family. A tour of The Castle decked out in all of its Christmas finery is included. Reservations required by December 11th.