We’re back for 2025! July 4th 9:15pm or when weather permits! The prep and planning has begun. This is truly an event for Marietta residents, businesses, and visitors. Last year we estimated at least 6,000 people just at the Community Bible Church. It is probably safe to say we entertain at least 10,000 people including
The popular River Towns Plein Air, now in its fifth year, returns with changes in schedule and venue. Marietta Art Alive, the group that organizes this large, yearly undertaking is lengthening the time for the “paint out” to almost the entire month of April. Allowing for unpredictable Spring weather, this time frame will give residents
Written by Cynthia L Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the second chapter in this work of fiction. Future chapters will be published in upcoming editions of The Marietta Traveler. Previous chapters are available at MariettaTraveler.com. The story contains some themes that parents might not want young children to read (murder, etc.), so reader discretion is
Written by Santa & Mrs. Claus Well, it’s been a long year, and many folks have made their way onto Santa’s Nice List. However, many folks have made their way onto Santa’s Naughty List, as well. Marietta had a year of ups, downs, lefts, and rights, but in the end, Santa and Mrs. Claus always
Marietta Restoration Associates will host the 58th Candlelight Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A diverse collection of private homes, all decked out for the holidays, will be open for the enjoyment of Candlelight Tour ticket holders. Several historic Marietta buildings will be open to the public on
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