The Castle Historic House Museum
“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
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.
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.
Solstice Watch
Sacra Via Park Marietta, OH, United StatesOne function of the large earthwork complexes, such as the one found at Marietta, was to track the passage of seasons through astronomical observations. Aligned along the parallel walls of “Sacra Via” is the winter solstice sunset. On December 21st at 4pm we will hold a solstice sunset watch at Sacra Via Park (between Third... Read More
Food History; Meals from The Pioneers
We'll be recreating an iconic meal from David McCullough's The Pioneers. In the book, Manasseh Cutler describes an elegant banquet held at "the president's house" by invitation of Thomas Jefferson. Taste our interpretation of an iconic Jeffersonian meal and learn about the this food's influence on American culture as well as the local historical connections... Read More
Third Thursday Talk; Her Life in Letters: Angilique Martin – By Linda Lockhart
Angelique Le Petit Martin, a well-educated native of France and successful teacher in England, arrived at Tupperford Farm, in Marietta, when her husband Gilles brought their family west in 1833 to escape the cholera epidemic in New York City. Her intelligent, strong, well-reasoned arguments on women’s equality were captured in her correspondence and the essays... Read More
Princess Ivy’s Adventure
Princess Ivy needs your help on her next adventure piecing together clues while exploring The Castle. Join the Princess for tea and treats with some very special entertainment. Prince & Princess attire encouraged. Space is limited. Registration required by April 14th.
Pop-Up Workshop: Headstone Cleaning and Restoration 101
This workshop includes hands on, one-on- one and group instruction on headstone preservation techniques including: fixing breaks, resetting and properly cleaning gravestones. You will also receive a Starter Kit from The Castle that will include all of the tools needed for the day. The entire workshop will be spent in the cemetery. Cost to be... Read More
The Castle’s Annual Herb Day Luncheon; Featured Herb of the Year: Rubus
Join us as we explore “Rubus spp,” the herb of the year, during our annual Herb Day Luncheon. “Rubus spp” is the classification for the blackberry, raspberry, and dewberry. This familiar grouping of berries can be utilized in a wide variety of culinary options spanning sweet to savory. Fossil records show the earliest evidence of... Read More
Cemetery Tours: The Sickly Seasons 1822-1823
During the early years of the settlement, Marietta families faced many adversities. Fires, drownings, accidents, childbirth, and various diseases were just a few of the life threatening perils. But few dangers matched those of the "sickly seasons" of 1822 and 1823. This unknown killer decimated the community and took the lives of hundreds of local... Read More