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

This next post in our “History at Home” series continues our staff recommendations regarding historical topics that you can explore and experience from your home. To learn more about this series and read our Executive Director’s recommendations, click here. Our second entry is from our Education Director, Kyle Yoho. Raised

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

During this time of social distancing, The Castle is investigating alternative ways in which we can reconnect with the public and continue our historical education mission. “History at Home” provides staff recommendations regarding a variety of topics that you can explore and experience from your home. Our staff members will

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Museums Answer The Call

By: Kyle Yoho, MA – Education Director, The Castle Historic House Museum As a museum educator and all around nerd for museums, I’m happy to report museums across the country are answering the call for digital outreach to students of all ages during this time of social distancing. A majority

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