Third Thursday Talk: Discoveries in The Castle Library

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Do you know what a metamorphic dumb waiter is? We took an inventory of The Castle’s library room, and were surprised by what we found! Come hear about and view some of our discoveries.

$4 – $5

Archaeology Field School

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

The Castle’s Archaeology Field School is for high school age students and adults. This week-long experience will begin with introductory discussions and hands-on activities regarding the goals and methods of modern archaeology. Field work activity will be at a moderate pace that can be geared to the preference of each participant. We will be excavating... Read More

$50

Art Outside at The Castle

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Join us for a day of original art “en plein air”, with selected artists painting scenes on The Castle grounds. Watch and interact with the artists at work, with finished paintings available for viewing and purchase. (Rain date of August 4th 10am – 3pm)

Free

Archaeology Camp

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

The Castle’s Archaeology Camp is for students entering grades 6th-8th. Campers will experience a real archaeological dig on the site of one of the oldest pottery manufacturing sites in Ohio, learn how archaeologists sort and sift for objects, and examine and identify artifacts! Leading this camp will be professional archaeologist Wes Clarke. Space is Limited.... Read More

$50

History Camp: Early Foundations (1800–1820s)

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Travel back in time with a 5-day camp filled with historic hands-on activities for students in grades 3rd-6th. Crafts, games, tours, music, dancing, and more are included. This year's theme will explore topics such as Ohio statehood, War of 1812, Lewis & Clark, and everyday lifestyles. Activities include “Throwing Clay with Nathaniel Clark,” “Making Ohio,”... Read More

$30 – $125

Third Thursday Talk: Fashions of The Castle

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

How did The Castle’s residents and guests dress through its years as a prominent home and early place of business? This house has seen a lot of change, including the fashions of the people that have inhabited this historic home. Join us for a Third Thursday Talk, a little different from the rest, with our... Read More

$4 – $5

The Castle’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

We hope you will join us for The Castle's Garden Party Fundraiser. This is your chance to learn more about the great education and entertainment opportunities at The Castle and meet our staff and board. We invite you to enjoy refreshments and live music at this fun social occasion benefiting the museum. We look forward... Read More

$30

Cemetery Tours: Old St. Mary Cemetery Coming Alive!

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Take an interactive tour of Old St. Mary Cemetery and learn about Marietta’s first Catholic cemetery from living history interpreters portraying just a few of the interesting men and women buried there.

$4 – $820

Historic Marietta Tour of Homes

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Experience historic Marietta by touring a variety of homes that make up the first established settlement of the Northwest Territory. If you’re a collector, architect, historian, photographer, or just love old homes this tour is sure to satisfy your interests! Homes on Saturday will be different from homes on Sunday. More details available via mariettacastle.org.... Read More

$20 – $35

Historic Marietta Tour of Homes

The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United States

Experience historic Marietta by touring a variety of homes that make up the first established settlement of the Northwest Territory. If you’re a collector, architect, historian, photographer, or just love old homes this tour is sure to satisfy your interests! Homes on Saturday will be different from homes on Sunday. More details available via mariettacastle.org.... Read More

$20 – $35