The Castle Historic House Museum
Third Thursday Talk: Camp Sherman 100 Year Later: Ohio’s Forgotten City of Soldiers- Dr. Bruce Aument
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCamp Sherman, the World War I National Army training cantonment, covering over 2,000 acres with more than 1,000 buildings housed 40,000+ Ohio born soldiers forming the 83rd Ohio Division and part of the African-American 92nd Pioneer Division. The camp nearly doubled the population of Chillicothe during its three years (1917-1920) of operation. The camp grounds... Read More
The Castle’s Annual Herb Day Luncheon – Featured Herb of the Year: “Coriander/Cilantro”
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesToday we think of “Cilantro” (aka Coriander) as a flavor used in Mexican cuisine, but did you know this herb has ancient roots? Evidence of coriander was found in the Egyptian tomb of King Tut, and in more “recent” history was introduced to the British colonies in North America around the time of 1670. In... Read More
Food History: The Nifty Fifties in Norwood
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe Castle’s new series combining food, fun, and local history is back! You’ll enjoy a meal from modern history – the 1950s. “Favorite Recipes” is the title of the cookbook published by the Norwood Methodist Church in 1959, which we’ll use to guide our culinary experience of 1950s Marietta. During your three-course meal, you’ll learn... Read More
Cultural Caravan: The Ceramic Heritage of Southeastern Ohio
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin our “Cultural Caravan” bus tour as we explore sites and exhibits related to southeast Ohio’s important ceramic industry, ranging from bricks to art pottery. An optional lecture will set the stage regarding the history of clay products in the region, including the role of The Castle’s own Clark pottery site.
Third Thursday Talk: Rooted in Marietta: The World War I Service of Beman Gates Dawes, Jr. – By Sarah Aisenbrey
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesBeman Gates Dawes, Jr., the oldest child of the founders of The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio, was one of the well-renowned "sons" of Marietta when he attended Marietta College. In 1917, Beman, Jr. took a bold step with a handful of his fellow classmates to enter the First World War... even before Congress declared... Read More
Victoria Tea
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesCelebrate Victoria, the exciting new PBS series, with an English inspired tea, then adjourn to the parlor for a lively discussion of the possible endings in the last episode for this season and a game of Victoria trivia.
Third Thursday Talk: Royal Glass & Fenton Glass: A History
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin Jim Measell, historian at Fenton Art Glass, at The Castle to learn the interesting history behind the two giants of glass production in the Mid-Ohio Valley: Royal Glass of Marietta and Fenton Art Glass of Williamstown. We’ll also discuss the culture of collecting that has grown around these two institutions.
Oak Grove Cemetery Tour
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin us for a special installment of guided tours of Oak Grove Cemetery. Learn the amazing stories of Washington County locals and their impact on local and even national history! $5 Tour begins at Oak Grove Cemetery, Eighth and Washington, Marietta. Check our Facebook page for updates on this program.
Third Thursday Talk: The Photographic Process: 1839 – 1880s – By Drew Tanner
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesTaking a picture did not used to be as easy as point and-click or pressing a button on your smart phone. Learn about the development of the photographic process and see a demonstration of what it used to entail to take a selfie in the 19th century. $5 Nonmembers; $4 Members; FREE to Docents.
Food History: Marietta’s Matchless Cookery
The Castle Historic House Museum 418 4th Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin us for The Castle’s new series combining food, fun, and local history. In this program you will be able to test recipes taken directly from Matchless Cookery: As Done by Marietta’s Best Cooks . The Congregational Church compiled local recipes into this cookbook in 1915. In addition to enjoying a meal authentic to 1915... Read More