We invite you to join us at The Castle as David Baker presents “George Washington” Local Connections”.
The program will highlight George Washington’s activities in the area and his connections with local early pioneers.
Join Captain Greene as she chronicles her life and experiences as the first woman pilot and captain of steamboats on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
The Anchorage will be open for the afternoon for guests to stroll through the newly painted rooms on the first floor. Guests will also be able to observe the "arrested decay" architecture of the second floor and tower.
Hidden Marietta will have their Curiosity Shop open.
Parking is limited at the Anchorage and additional parking is available in the Harmar Place parking lot.
The Washington County Historical Society would like to invite everyone to a fun summer picnic at the Haessly Pavilion in Lower Newport, across from Haessly Lumber Company, starting at 5pm on September 16th.
The picnic is pot luck. Drinks will be provided by WCHS. As part of the fun, Wes Clark will be giving an update on the Barker House project and Scott Britton will speak about the nearby Barker Cemetery.
Betsy Cook will be presenting “Captain Mary Becker Greene” on June 6th.
This program may be in person or a webinar. Stay tuned for details.
Bartlett High School
Marie Nutter, of the Western Washington County Historical Society, will present “Forgotten Times of Western Washington County.”
This program will be held in person at The Castle, 418 Fourth Street, Marietta Ohio, from 7-8 pm.
Please join us on April 7th for our annual meeting and Pioneer Dinner at the Marietta Country Club. Randy Modesitt, Director of Henderson Hall, will be presenting a talk on the Henderson family and their connection to the Marietta area. Door open at 5:30 with dinner at 6:30. Please purchase your tickets below by March 22nd.
By Jim Reed, editor of the Lower Muskingum Historical Society’s newsletter, Reflections & Sharon Farnsworth – President of Lower Muskingum Historical Society
Join us for a virtual visit to the Oliver Tucker Museum located in Beverly. It is truly a hidden gem in Washington County that is small on the outside and big on the inside. Within the three buildings are collections of steamboat memorabilia, hundreds of pictures, paintings, Civil War items, and furniture. Learn the story behind some unusual items, such as Buffalo Bill’s coat and the disaster of the steamboat, Buckeye Belle. The program will conclude with a look inside the furnished old log house – Ohio’s oldest completely hand hewn log house that serves as a museum. Enjoy this historical treasure found off the beaten path in Washington County.
This presentation is co-hosted by the Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) and The Castle Historic House Museum.
WCHS programs are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. (Donations will be shared between the partnering organizations.) Your support is much appreciated!
About the Lower Muskingum Historical Society: Lower Muskingum Historical Society was formed in 1970 with the purpose to preserve local history in the vicinity of the Beverly area and assist local citizens to become more aware of their heritage. A descendant of Oliver Tucker donated the house to the society. Admission is free and donations are accepted.
To register, click below. This will take you to Zoom registration where you will sign-up for this webinar. After completing registration, you should receive an email with information on how to log-in to the webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact us at education@mariettacastle.org.
*This webinar may be recorded for future use*
