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Marietta History Center Marietta History Center is open Tues-Sat from 10am-4pm. Admission: $10/Adults; $7/Seniors & Students All or part of your contribution may be tax deductible.
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The Marietta History Center is a 170(c)(1) governmental not-for-profit organization supported in part by monetary contributions. Please consult your tax advisor. Shop our Museum Store at https://mariettahistorymuseum.shopsettings.com/

Get into the spirit of the spooky season at the Marietta History Center’s Haunted History Pop-In for Family Fun on Satur...
10/07/2026

Get into the spirit of the spooky season at the Marietta History Center’s Haunted History Pop-In for Family Fun on Saturday, October 17th. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month, Pop-Ins offer an exciting opportunity for children and their families to engage with the museum through themed activities and crafts.

Families will enjoy spooky-but-friendly crafts and activities exploring Marietta’s haunted past. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
FREE Museum Admission: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Activities, Community Partners, & Vendors: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
β€’ Children’s author Kelly Young-Silverman, reading selections from Mystery of the Haunted Graveyard
β€’ Cobb Bookmobile

Location: Marietta History Center, 1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Cost: FREE, sponsored by Cauthorn, Sanders & Schmidt

Join the Marietta History Center staff this Friday, October 9th, at 12:30 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library for a discussion o...
10/06/2026

Join the Marietta History Center staff this Friday, October 9th, at 12:30 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library for a discussion on the Civil War in Cobb County. This free event is open to the public, though registration is requested. It's just one of many programs made possible through the partnership between the Marietta History Center and Cobb County Libraries.

See the first comment for link to register.

Ever wondered how to care for a centuries-old tombstone? Our fall workshop at Marietta City Cemetery lets you learn pres...
10/05/2026

Ever wondered how to care for a centuries-old tombstone? Our fall workshop at Marietta City Cemetery lets you learn preservation and cleaning techniques firsthand, along with the history behind the grounds. Spots are limited and filling fast.

Check out our Museum Store to get your tickets! Find the link to our website in our details section.

πŸ›οΈ Proud moment for the Marietta History Center!Earlier this week, our Collections Manager, Christa McCay, had the honor...
10/02/2026

πŸ›οΈ Proud moment for the Marietta History Center!

Earlier this week, our Collections Manager, Christa McCay, had the honor of presenting not once, but twice at the Southeastern Museums Conference-SEMC in Winston-Salem, NC, as SEMC celebrates its 75th anniversary!

Christa presented on the following with co-speakers from GA, VA, LA, and NC:
✨ "What is Ethical?" – a closer look at ethics in museum work
πŸ›οΈ "The Shoppable Exhibit" – a look at our Museum Store (and yes, she brought a few little Big Chickens along for the trip! πŸ”)

Organizations like SEMC give the MHC and museums across the Southeast the chance to learn, share ideas, and celebrate the important work we do. We're grateful to be part of this community.

πŸŽƒ MHC OCTOBER EVENTS πŸŽƒFall is here and we've got a month full of history, family fun, and community spirit! Mark your ca...
10/01/2026

πŸŽƒ MHC OCTOBER EVENTS πŸŽƒ

Fall is here and we've got a month full of history, family fun, and community spirit! Mark your calendars πŸ“…

πŸ“ Marietta History Center CLOSED for Chalktoberfest
Sat, Oct 10 & Sun, Oct 11 all day

πŸ‘» Pop In for Family Fun: Haunted History
Sat, Oct 17 | 10AM–4PM | FREE Admission
Sponsored by Cauthorn, Sanders, and Schmidt

πŸͺ¦ Tombstone Cleaning Workshop @ Marietta City Cemetery
Sat, Oct 24 | 10AM–Noon
$25/person, $15 for MHC Supporters, spaces are limited, so sign up soon!

Learn more at 🌐 www.mariettahistory.org
Follow us: πŸ“±

✨ WE'RE SHAKING THINGS UP! ✨Big news from Marietta History Center, we've refreshed our supporter program with new levels...
09/29/2026

✨ WE'RE SHAKING THINGS UP! ✨

Big news from Marietta History Center, we've refreshed our supporter program with new levels and new benefits, so there's more ways than ever to get involved!

Whether you're a lifelong history buff or just discovering us, there's a level made for you. Becoming a member means you help us:

πŸ“š Provide educational programming for students and families
πŸ›οΈ Preserve history for future generations
πŸ–ΌοΈ Support exhibits that bring our community's story to life
🀝 Connect community through shared heritage

πŸ‘‰ Check out the new levels and benefits at www.mariettahistory.org/annualgiving
πŸ“± Follow along:

Become more than just a member β€” be part of the story. πŸ’™πŸ’›

Our 30th anniversary celebration continues! πŸŽ‰ We've just rotated in a look at the Mauldin Doll Collection, the largest p...
09/28/2026

Our 30th anniversary celebration continues! πŸŽ‰ We've just rotated in a look at the Mauldin Doll Collection, the largest private donation in MHC history. This installment explores advertising icons and the tricky art of preserving plastic. Stop by over the next couple of months to check it out and be on the look out for more dolls from the collection on display in November.

In Cobb County, you see planes fly overhead every day, but have you ever wondered how companies decide how to design the...
09/25/2026

In Cobb County, you see planes fly overhead every day, but have you ever wondered how companies decide how to design their planes? They use something called a livery!
A plane livery is the colors, fonts, and logos that both military and commercial planes use. ✈ Thank you to Smith-Gilbert Gardens for inviting us out for their Homeschool Day where we got to teach students about plane liveries! Students got to create their own liveries and to fly their newly designed planes! It was a beautiful, windy day to show off their new designs and see how far their plane would fly! Thank you again to Smith-Gilbert Gardens for inviting us out to your Homeschool Day!

πŸ‚ Tickets are now on sale to the General Public for our Fall Cemetery Programs! πŸͺ¦ Tombstone Cleaning Workshop ($25 per p...
09/25/2026

πŸ‚ Tickets are now on sale to the General Public for our Fall Cemetery Programs!

πŸͺ¦ Tombstone Cleaning Workshop ($25 per person)
πŸ“… Saturday, October 24th
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🚢 Walking Tour ($15 per person)
πŸ“… Saturday, November 7th
πŸ•₯ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🚢 Walking Tour ($15 per person)
πŸ“… Saturday, November 14th
πŸ•₯ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Grab your tickets now β€” spots are limited! 🎟️Link in Bio to Museum Store

Save the Date! πŸ‚Join us for "Before, At, and Beyond 250: Indigenous Cultural History in Georgia" β€” a symposium exploring...
09/23/2026

Save the Date! πŸ‚

Join us for "Before, At, and Beyond 250: Indigenous Cultural History in Georgia" β€” a symposium exploring Native American history before, at, and beyond the founding of the United States.

πŸ“… Friday-Sunday, November 13–15, 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Nov 13 – Reception & Opening Remarks
πŸ—“οΈ Nov 14 – Speaker Presentations
πŸ—“οΈ Nov 15 – Excursion to Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Park

✨ FREE for members at the Museum Explorer tier and up!

More details coming soon β€” mark your calendars now. πŸͺΆ

πŸ”— www.mariettahistory.org

Address

1 Depot Street NE
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17707945710

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