Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Jeffrey “Jeff” Little Topic: “Auctioneering vs History” Bio: Jeff was born in Parkersburg and graduated from Parkersburg High School. He graduated from Ohio University in 1986, with a major in computer science. He has worked at Public Debt since 1992. Jeff has a second job as a professional auctioneer since 2008. He... Read More

COST: $60 The Friends of the Museums will hold their annual fundraiser An Evening at the Museum, now entitled “Campus Martius Experience” on November 21, 2020 from 5PM-8PM 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

Cost: $5 per item (Excludes Museum Admission) Wonder if grandma left you with something of value or is it a dust collector? Don’t know exactly what the object is or what its use was? Bring your heirlooms, garage sale purchases, or sentimental objects and find out if they should be insured or just enjoyed for... Read More

Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Dr. Jerrel “Jerry” Anderson Topic: “Recent Archaeological Developments in the Ohio Valley” What’s old is what’s new again! Just when you think it’s all been discovered and explain, something “new” is uncovered. New discoveries are being made all the time. Take advantage of this golden opportunity to learn more about discoveries that... Read More

Cost: $30 per person Reservations Required Come and support the museums 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 18, 2020 Book Now or Contact Campus... Read More

Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Ray Swick Topic: “ Recent Blennerhassett Discoveries” Ray will update his audience about new and interesting discoveries that have been made on Blennerhassett Island, taking us back in time when the Blennerhassett’s hosted many parties and a variety of historical guests. Bio: Born in Parkersburg, WV, Ray grew up in... Read More

COST: $100 PER STUDENT / $90 FOR FOM MEMBERS EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $10 OFF – DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2020 WHO: AGES 7-12; RSVP BY JUNE 8, 2020 TO RECEIVE FREE T-SHIRT Scholarships Available. Let’s get wild and crazy at the museum this summer! Join us for a week full of themed activities. Each day will... Read More

Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Charlotte Modesitt Topic: “The History of the Centennial Chapter, National Society Daughters of American Pioneers” The National Society Daughters of American Pioneers’ purpose is to perpetuate the memory and virtues of the men and women who dared the perils and deprivations of pioneer life in the Colonies and States of the... Read More

Cost: FREE Program Guest Speaker: Greg Brown Topic: “The Talking Machine Works” Greg Brown represents a passionate group of people whose interest is in preserving antique phonographs, gramophones and records. If you grew up listening to records on a Victrola or stereo, or even a small “record player” and remember the days before everything was computerized... Read More

Get Ready to Welcome Spring! Join us as we welcome spring by celebrating early spring customs and special days. Did you know that March 1 is national pig day? There are lots of other things to celebrate in March. What about April? Besides April 1 being April Fool’s Day, did you know April 2 is... Read More