Cost: Regular Museum Admission 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 and used not only for hunting but for competition shooting. The makers of these longrifles took great pride in their workmanship... Read More

Cost: Regular Museum Admission Campus Martius Museum’s annual archaeology day will feature many new displays from private collections. Along with many prehistoric objects, several displays of materials recovered from 18th century native and military camps located in Ohio will be on display for the first time. Throughout the day, several programs will be offered, including: Artifact... Read More

Campus Martius Museum invites you to the home of General Rufus Putnam to meet with some of Marietta’s citizens from the early 19th century. More details to come! Regular Museum Admission

Cost: 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

COST: $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

Cost: $5 per item (Limit 2 items) Excludes Museum Admission Andrew 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.... Read More

We don’t hear much about the incredible women who were instrumental in the establishment and development of the NW Territory. Who were these women? What contributions did they make to help in the establishment and settlement of this great wilderness? Women aren’t often recognized for their hard work and perseverance to survive in this unsettled... Read More

Cost: FREE Program. Discounted admission for tour of museum Guest Speaker: Cathy Nelson Topic: “Remember the Ladies:” The 1850 Women’s Rights Convention in Salem, OH The fight for women’s equality began over two centuries ago. Learn about their pervasive struggle through letters and speeches from the fearless and tireless women who fought for their rights beginning... Read More

Cost: FREE Admission (Does not apply to groups) Thank you to the Washington County Public Library for partnering with us for this event. Celebrate Museum Day and discover everything that Campus Martius and the Ohio River Museums have to offer. Visit with Buffalo Bill Cody as he shares the story of his life as a... Read More

Cost: FREE Program. Discounted admission for tour of museum Guest Speaker: Anthony Gibbs Topic: Anthony Gibbs will portray John Parker, an Underground Railroad conductor from Ripley, Ohio. Anthony Gibbs Bio Anthony Gibbs has traveled throughout the state of Ohio as a teaching artist and living history performer. Anthony has portrayed living history characters such as... Read More