Dear Marietta, I’m new to the area and looking for scenic points of interest in the local area. I’ve ridden the rail trail many times already and am wondering if there are other nature spots for active people in the local area? Thanks, Aiming for an Adventure Dear Aiming for an Adventure, Have no fear,
Written by Jack Ries, Second Vice Commander- Marietta American Legion We have all seen evidence of the American Legion’s presence around the borough. Many of us have gone to the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery, or at least seen the American Legion Riders escorting the parade and the post officers waving to the
Written by Cynthia L. Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the first chapter in this work of fiction. Future chapters will be published in upcoming editions of The Marietta Traveler. The story contains some themes that parents might not want young children to read (murder, etc.), so reader discretion is advised. An incoming text from Carly
Written by Rebecca Jenkins Featuring: Stacia Hummel, Owner of Curio Decorative Painting and Restoration Type of business: Grain painting, murals, restoration, decorative finishes, gilding, furniture decoration, stenciling, painted floor, and floor cloths. The period she focuses on is early American to Victorian. Small businesses form the backbone of the American economy. As we move toward
Written by Kathy Leaman and Darlene Pruett In this installment, we interviewed Karen Baker Sullivan. It became apparent through our conversations with her, that Karen is carrying forward a family legacy of deep devotion to safeguarding the history of Marietta. From serving on committees, to gaining control of historical buildings, to securing funds needed to
Haunted Marietta is back at Union Meeting House on October 25th and 26th with not one, but TWO terrifying attractions! Under the guidance of Creative Director Willis Boyles and his family, Haunted Marietta has thrilled and chilled thousands of visitors since 2019. This year, they promise to deliver another spine-tingling experience for those daring enough
Written by Cheryl Corson Rootless: 1) (of a plant) not having roots; 2) having no settled home or social or family ties; unsettled. -Oxford Dictionary Putting Down Roots: “to feel that you belong in a place” Cambridge English Dictionary Planting trees is a good way to put down roots. It says you’re in it for
Written by Cynthia L. Sperko Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of the fifth and final chapter of “The Case of the Marietta Cross”. For all previous chapters, visit MariettaTraveler.com. From her bedroom window, Quinn saw Sara leave her home and walk towards the Northwest River Trail. “I’m already in so much trouble…I thought if
Dear Marietta, Hello, I’ve been living in Marietta for quite some time, and I understand that Marietta needs to have events so we can have the fireworks on the 4th of July and so on. But I live on Market Street, and we have no backyard parking. When you have these events would it be
Written by Kathy Leaman and Darlene Pruett We met with Bob (John Robert Shank II) at Shanks Tavern, on a day the bar was not open. It was wonderful to be able to walk around and closely examine all the photos of the 94 years of the Shanks Tavern and family. We sat in the