A Brief History of Christmas Ornaments Online Exhibit

Enjoy this online exhibit put together by Castle intern and Marietta College student Hannah Ford that provides an interesting insight into the history of Christmas ornaments. This online exhibit is offered in conjunction with a temporary exhibit of Christmas ornaments from The Castle’s collections. This exhibit is featured during our

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Steaming the Mrs. De Steiguer Steamed Berry Pudding

Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho (and unofficial in-house Chef) Steamed puddings are probably one of the most unrecognizable categories of historical cookery recipes from America’s past. By “pudding” we don’t mean the quintessential Snack Pack many of us grew up with in our lunch boxes. Basically when talking

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Carriage Coloring Page

These warm, sunny days may entice you to go for a drive with the windows down. When The Castle was built, you would enjoy seeing the countryside in a carriage instead of a car. Today’s coloring page features our carriage on display in our Carriage House. We hope you enjoy

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“Local women made a difference in World War I” Marietta Times Article

By Michelle Newbanks, Staff Reporter – The Marietta Times |May 12, 2020 Lucy Nye Davis Washington County was a long way from the battlefields of World War I, but local women were determined to make a difference. After the U.S. entered the war in April 1917, Marietta’s chapter of the

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Trunk Coloring Page

Have you been doing some extensive cleaning, sorting, and sprucing up around the house while home? Trunks like these would come in handy to hold a few things when closet space is wanting. Enjoy today’s coloring page and think about what you’d store in here! Click here to download the

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Baking Mrs. W.W. Mills Baking Powder Biscuits

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho (and unofficial in-house Chef) It can’t get much more classically American than a good old fashioned biscuit. Biscuit recipes can be simple or complex. They can be accessible or closely guarded family secrets. Using a handful of ingredients you can bake a

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Phonograph Coloring Page

Creating your favorite playlist would have taken a lot more work with our Edison phonograph than today. Enjoy today’s coloring page while listening to your favorite tunes! Click here to download today’s coloring page!

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Baking the Mrs. Prof. Beach Lemon Pie

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho, MA (and unofficial in-house Chef) Lemon meringue pie has stood the test of time as a refreshing spring and summer dessert. This historical recipe for “Lemon Pie” comes from Marietta’s Centennial Cookery Book (1887) provided by “Mrs. Prof. Beach.” The first thing

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The Castle’s History at Home: Recommendations from The Castle’s Staff

Our third entry is from Castle archaeologist and collections manager Wes Clarke. Wes was born where the Treaty of Greenville was signed and lived in seven different Ohio towns before completing high school.  He has undergraduate degrees in anthropology from Miami University and Prescott College, and Master’s degrees from Marietta

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Coffee Grinder Coloring Page

Who could use another cup of coffee this morning? Enjoy applying an artistic touch to today’s coloring page of this coffee grinder on display at the museum with the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air. Click here to download today’s coloring page.

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