Written by Jean-Paul Benowitz, Elizabethtown College On Sunday April 16, 2023, Elizabethtown College Honors students, enrolled in a Public Heritage Studies Guided Research and Writing Community Based Learning Course, showcased their Civically Engaged Research project, launching a National Trust for Historic Preservation “This Place Matters” campaign, for the National Historic District of Marietta, Pennsylvania. The

Written by Darlene Pruett and Kathy Leaman ~ friends and admirers We have participated in and have been members of the Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA) and The Marietta Community House. Rivertownes PA USA is a direct descendant of MRA. We are impressed with the number of volunteer organizations still benefiting Marietta. We have always been

Written by Steve Bailey, Captain-Marietta Special Fire Police The Marietta Special Fire Police was formed in the 1930s, I think, to basically give the older members of the fire company a job when they could no longer actively fight fires. In 1988, the Fire Police separated from the Fire Company and became a separate volunteer

April 15th 1 pm – 6 pm Front Street will be shut down between McCleary’s Pub and River Trail Brewery Live music on each end of the festival Cherry Trees on Front Street, Marietta, PA In the early 1990s, Marietta resident James Sagris spearheaded the planting of about 150 Kwanzan cherry trees along Front Street

Written by Cynthia L Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the first chapter in a fictional story set in Marietta. Future chapters will appear in upcoming issues of The Marietta Traveler. Sara quickly walked down West Market Street. She was on her way to the First National Bank to work on her history paper and to

Written by Jack Ries and Trisha Ries First off, happy almost-spring! Although Punxsutawney Phil guaranteed us six more weeks of winter at the start of February, the days are still getting longer, the weather is still getting warmer, and we here in Marietta are starting to dust off the patio furniture. Of course, with porch,

Written by Ali Marquart Mayor Rebecca Carroll Baltozer: 1. How did your term on Borough Council prepare you for your mayoral role? My time on borough council helped me understand the policies and processes of how the Borough works. Unfortunately, leaving borough council I gave up my voting power, but I thought I could be

Written by Judith Kennedy and Linda Ross The Marietta Shade Tree Commission has recently taken on a new challenge: That is preserving the health of our River Trail Forest. While working to add more trees to our historic streets, the Commission also recognizes the urgency of River Trail Forest maintenance and management. The River Trail

Written by Linda Ross Yes, the artists are coming! You’ve probably heard a lot about River Towns Plein Air which is now entering its third year (April 12 – April 23) But, just what impact does this event have on Marietta and its residents? What impact does it have on visitors – artists and attendees

Written by Adam Jenkins The Old Town Hall Clock is an iconic fixture in Marietta, but how many of us know the history behind it? The clock was originally purchased by the Marietta Borough Council in September of 1852 from Mr. Sylvester Penfield of New York City. Crowds gathered as the clock mechanism, and 1,000