York, Slave of William Clark, Once Felt Freedom
Tracker… Negotiator…Ambassador…Doctor. All these words were used at one time or another to describe York, Captain William Clark’s black manservant, who was part of the Lewis and Clark expedition to...
View ArticlePeaceful Chief John Logan Propelled to Revenge
Dressed in buckskin clothes, the appearance of Chief Logan transported the audience back to frontier times. Silver armbands, bracelets, a nose ring and earrings – one a cross- glittered in the sunlight...
View ArticleOhio’s Historic Lafayette Hotel – A Haunting Experience
May the ghosts be with you while you spend the day or night at the Lafayette Hotel in historic downtown Marietta, Ohio. Visitors and employees anxiously report stories of paranormal activity in this...
View ArticleGhost Tales Flourish in Historic Marietta
Welcome to Hidden Marietta, where some stories – and some people – simply refuse to die. The fountain marks the starting place for the Ghost Trek. The most haunted town in Ohio seems a natural place...
View Article“Digging the Past” at Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio
Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio Dig into the past and discover facts about people who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. At Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio, those interested...
View ArticleMarietta Vice Walking Tour Filled with Thieves, Bars and Murders
In 1900, Buckley Island contained an Amusement Park during the day, then became a Lawless Wonderland at night. You had to be bold and brave if you dared walk on the seedy side of town in Marietta, Ohio...
View ArticleOhio Beginnings with Rufus Putnam
Campus Martius Museum in Marietta contains interesting early Ohio history. How is The Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts connected to Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio? After the...
View ArticleCruisin’ Down the Muskingum River on a Sunny Afternoon
Camping, boating and fishing are popular along the beautiful Muskingum. While the Muskingum River begins at Coshocton, between Zanesville and Marietta it holds many points of interest. This river is...
View ArticleFind Victorian Splendor at The Castle in Marietta
The castle, built in 1855, features many history-related events throughout the year. Oozing Victorian charm, The Castle in Marietta, Ohio takes one back to a simpler time – from a wealthy point of...
View ArticleDiscover Marietta with Historic Trolley Tour
The Marietta Trolley explores the city on those old brick streets. When Harley Noland opened his restaurant in Marietta, he began thinking of ways that could bring more tourists into the area....
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