Campus Martius Museum
75th Anniversary of the Ohio River Museum
Ohio River Museum 601 Front Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThis is in conjunction with Ohio Open Doors. Ohio Open Doors is a statewide effort where building and landmark sponsors open their doors to the public for special tours and programs. Join us in honoring the history, design and stories of the Ohio River Museum and the Steam Towboat: W.P. Snyder Jr. Help us celebrate... Read More
Brunch with Mark Twain
Valley Gem Sternwheeler 601 Front STreet, Marietta, OH, United StatesCome and support the Inland Waterways Festival while on board the Valley Gem Sternwheeler. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, 2 hour cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, and live entertainment by Mark Twain. A 50/50 drawing will be available on board! Reservations required by September 9, 2016
Society of Period Furniture Makers
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesOn October 8, 2016 the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers will hold its Fall meeting at the Campus Martius Museum. Guest Speaker will be Andrew Richmond who is recognized as an expert in Ohio River Valley furniture and inlay work. Museum visitors will be treated to an exhibit... Read More
Halloweeum at the Museum
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Campus Martius Museum, for a fun filled evening of Halloween inspired activities. Halloween music will have you dancing to your own version of the Monster Mash, as you walk through the “haunted” Appalachian Trail. Make your own spooky craft to take home, decorate... Read More
Appraisal Clinic
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesAppraiser: Andrew RichmondAndrew Richmond: independent appraiser and consultant in antiques and art, formerly a vice president at Garth’s Auctions in Delaware, Ohio. With degrees in history from Kenyon College and American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program/University of Delaware, Andrew’s passion is the decorative arts of Ohio. He has lectured and published widely on the... Read More
An Evening at the Museum
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe Friends of the Museums will hold their fourth annual fundraiser An Evening at the Museum on November 18, 2016 from 6PM-8PM at Campus Martius Museum. This fundraiser will benefit the operations of the Campus Martius & Ohio River Museums. The unique partnership between state and community is thriving because of the support of area... Read More
Caroling with Santa
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesHave you ever wondered if Santa had time to go Christmas Caroling? This year you can join Santa as he leads us in singing Christmas Carols at Campus Martius Museum. Make Christmas ornaments, receive a free book, and join in the merriment as we usher in the holiday season at the museum. To get us... Read More
Digging the Past Archaeology Day
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesHave you ever wondered what might lie under the ground in the location of Quadranaou, a prehistoric earthwork between 3rd and 4th street in Marietta, Ohio? Join us for Archaeology Day at Campus Martius Museum and listen to Dr. Jarrod Burks as he reveals his latest findings on this area of Marietta’s ancient history. Other... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesGuest Speaker: Jann Keuhn Adams Topic: German Marietta & Washington County Jann Kuehn Adams is the great-granddaughter of German immigrant August Victor Kuehn, one of the settlers who founded the Marietta Brewery at the start of the 20th century. Now a retired educator, Adams is a Marietta tour guide, presenter, and researcher of local German... Read More
Contemporary Gunmakers & Allied Artists Show
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCampus Martius Museum will once again host its annual salute to traditional gunmakers and artists of the Ohio Valley on February 11, 9:30 until 4:00. From the first arrival of the Ohio Company settlers to present day this area has always been the forefront of quality craftsmanship. Firearms were an essential tool in everyday life... Read More