campus martius museum

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  leop177

  Learn much about early Ohio life in the first settlement. Visit an original do-it-yourself kit house from the 1700's

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  ut_jd

  This museum contains a great deal of history from the history of the river, to the Civil War, to migration up to the 1970s. Within the actual building, the original Putnam House is preserved and you can walk through it and catch a glimpse into what life was like hundreds of years ago.The museum is a member of the Ohio History Connection. If you become a member of the annual program, you and a guest can get into this museum for free.

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  normp650

  While covering multiple significant periods of Ohio history (e.g., Civil War, 20th Century, etc.), the most uniquely interesting material was from the mid-18th Century when the French first claimed the Ohio River Valley through the settlement of migrating Revolutionary War veterans from New England prior to Ohio's statehood in 1803. Detail and artifacts from the period are remarkably memorable, including information and items from the Ohio Indian Wars of the 1790s. George Washington's personal recommendations to potential settlers and the transplanted New England ocean-going shipbuilding business are among the interesting takeaways. Not counting the guided tour of the preserved Rufus Putnam house, we spent a couple of hours in the museum and didn't even have time to see the Civil War material. As others have pointed out, young children (and some adults) might get restless, but I'm looking forward to going back next time I visit the area.

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  JeaneC513

  We often take visitors to the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio. We live twenty minutes down river from Marietta in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The museum is among several in Marietta. It is located near the W.P.Snyder Paddle-Wheeler that is moored on the Muskingum River, downstream from the Campus Martius Museum. The River Boat Museum is located beside the W.P.Snyder and is an excellent museum as well. Marietta is a wonderful town to walk and shop in. Last month the W.P. Snyder was towed down the Muskingum River to the Ohio River to the Kanawha River to a town near Charleston, WV to be restored. It will return by spring of 2014.There are many parks, old mansions, quaint shops, ancient mounds and historical cemeteries. Marietta College's lovely campus is also centrally located in the town.Large stern-wheel boats such as the Mississippi Queen and The American Queen have moored at Marietta's Levy beside the historic Lafayette Hotel.

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  394jillv

  Campus Martius is a gorgeous museum. It is a beautiful building and it is very large. The Putnam House is the best part of the tour - part of the museum was actually built around the house. Our tour guide for this part of the trip did an excellent job. We also felt that we got our money's worth because we purchased a ticket that would get us into the Riverboat Museum as well.

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  Terri512

  Basement had modernized exhibits; Main floor had civil war artifacts, and old house sealed inside building was unique.

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  246teresam

  when I worked at the YMCA we took our class and the children did ok but if was more for older children. I would go again and take the time to learn about the town of Marietta the first settlement in Ohio. it was a very nice museum and a must see if you have the time.

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  599JohnM

  The museum is loaded with pioneer and Indian artifacts. With lots of history displayed with the items it is both fun and educational. Well worth visiting.

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  Cincinnati_Dreamer

  Visited this museum which also houses the remains of Rufus Putnam's original home. Rich in history and artifacts from the founding of Marietta, early frontier life, the civil war, etc. Really enjoyed our visit and I highly recommend you stop by if you are in Marietta.

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  Ligaya2

  This museum is part of the Ohio History Connection (formerly Ohio Historical Society) which also includes the Ohio River Museum (walking distance to this museum). Admission is free to OHC members but you can also get tickets for the 2 attractions for discount.Museum is divided into these 3 categories: history of Marietta as the first organized settlement after the original 13 colonies; migration into Ohio and involvement in the Civil War. The museum also has preserved 2 historical structures on-site: Rufus Putnam's house (part of the original fort) and Ohio Company Land Office.You do not have to be "into history" to enjoy this museum, just be curious. The exhibits and information are well done into manageable pieces. The Putnam house gives you glimpse of household in the past. Museum makes history come alive. Worth a visit.