Campus Martius Museum
Mystery Dinner Theatre: Speak Easy of Murder
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesSpeak Easy of Murder! It’s 1928, and Mobster and bootlegger, Danny “Lucky” Campisano hosts the Grand Opening of his new Speak Easy for friends and associates. He has ordered a special case of illegal gin just for the occasion. Unfortunately, the gin is poisoned and someone wants to spoil the party! Ticket includes: dinner, dessert,... Read More
Contemporary Gunmakers & Allied Artists Show
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesFrom 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 in the same manner... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesGuest Speaker: Anthony Gibbs Topic: Freedom, citizenship, and Equality: The Story of the United States Colored Troops Almost 200,000 black soldiers fought for the Union during the Civil War. Their story is a unique chapter in the American conflict. These men were freedom fighters who fought for emancipation and for full citizenship rights. Mr. Gibbs... Read More
Archaeology Day at Campus Martius Museum
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCampus 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 Curation and Provenance:... Read More
Brown Baggin’ Thru History
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesGuest Speaker: Susan Talbot-Stanaway Topic: World War 1 Posters: For the Hearts and Minds of Ordinary PeoplePres. Woodrow Wilson’s re-election campaign song in 1916 was entitled, “Elect Wilson, He Kept Us out of War.” However, on April 6, 1917, at Wilson’s urging, the United States Congress declared war against Germany. Only a few hours later,... Read More
To End All Wars – Exhibit Opening
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe 20th century was one of the most turbulent in the history of the United States. Economic depression, prohibition against spirituous drink, industrial advances beyond the imagination and four major conflicts across the world affected nearly every citizen. Beginning with World War I until the end of the Vietnam War at the end of the... Read More
Mystery Dinner Theatre
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesPoison Ratenstein is in town for a killer concert, but his fans may be looking for a refund after this twisted tour turns tragic with a murder and a mystery to solve. This radical show could be super lame if no one can solve who was buggin’ so we can all cool out and get... Read More
Mystery Dinner Theatre
Campus Martius Museum 601 Second Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesPoison Ratenstein is in town for a killer concert, but his fans may be looking for a refund after this twisted tour turns tragic with a murder and a mystery to solve. This radical show could be super lame if no one can solve who was buggin’ so we can all cool out and get... 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
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