Marietta History Center

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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/

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for an inspiring and engaging Evening with History featuring White House ...
06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for an inspiring and engaging Evening with History featuring White House Historian, Dr. Matthew Costello!

A special thank you to Silla Del Toro for providing the delicious bites for our VIP reception—everything was so good that we forgot to take photos! We’re also grateful to the City of Marietta, Ga., Government for their support in helping make the evening such a success.

And finally, thank you to the team from the The White House Historical Association who traveled from Washington, D.C. to be part of this special event. We appreciate everyone who helped make the evening memorable!

Don't forget to check out our other upcoming 250th events on our website.

In honor of Juneteenth, the Marietta History Center invites families to a special Pop-In for Family Fun on Saturday, Jun...
06/05/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, the Marietta History Center invites families to a special Pop-In for Family Fun on Saturday, June 20th, celebrating Cobb Kaleidoscope of Cultures. 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.

This event highlights freedom, heritage, and community through cultural crafts and stories that reflect the diverse experiences that shape Marietta and Cobb County.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
FREE Museum Admission: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Activities & Community Partners: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Marietta History Center
Cost: FREE, sponsored by Cauthorn, Sanders & Schmidt

From 1779 to 2026 — history spans centuries in this display. 🎖️ As part of our Marietta History Center at 30 exhibit, vi...
06/04/2026

From 1779 to 2026 — history spans centuries in this display. 🎖️ As part of our Marietta History Center at 30 exhibit, visit us now through, Saturday, September 19th to see an 1879 reproduction of a Revolutionary War-era subaltern uniform, alongside Bicentennial keepsakes and beloved 4th of July parade memories from the Square. Two milestones, one incredible exhibit!

Join us tomorrow for our next Evening With History! Renowned White House historian Dr. Matthew Costello of the White Hou...
06/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next Evening With History! Renowned White House historian Dr. Matthew Costello of the White House Historical Association will be here to present: A History of the White House Workforce.

While the White House is known as the home of the President, it is the dedicated staff behind the scenes who keep it running. Through engaging storytelling, Dr. Costello will highlight five key roles within the Executive Residence, sharing personal stories that reflect the broader American experience.

This special lecture is part of the Marietta History Center’s America250 celebration, connecting local and national stories through history, art, and civic dialogue.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Marietta History Center (1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA)
🎟️ Cost: $10 non-members | $5 members (online ticket sales close at 4pm day of)
VIP Experience ($40):
Upgrade your evening with reserved seating and an exclusive reception with Dr. Costello and fellow historians. Enjoy light bites from 5:30–7:00 p.m. on the Center’s second floor before the lecture begins.

https://mariettahistorycenter.shopsettings.com/Events-c106347515

The celebration of America STARTS HERE this June at the Marietta History Center! 🎉We're kicking off an unforgettable mon...
06/01/2026

The celebration of America STARTS HERE this June at the Marietta History Center! 🎉We're kicking off an unforgettable month of 250th anniversary programs celebrating this nation and the community we love — and YOU are invited! 👇

Scroll through our amazing events below and stay tuned — July is going to be even BIGGER! 🎉 Get all the details at 🔗 www.mariettahistory.org and 🔗 visitmariettaga.com/marietta-250/

05/30/2026

If you haven’t heard yet, MHC Director Amy Reed has the scoop on all the exciting events coming up for America’s 250th celebration. Don’t miss out!

We are proud to be a again in 2026! Active military personnel and their families can visit the Marietta History Center...
05/29/2026

We are proud to be a again in 2026! Active military personnel and their families can visit the Marietta History Center for free from May 16 (Armed Forces Day) through September 7 (Labor Day). We appreciate
your service and can’t wait for you to visit. See what’s on view at www.mariettahistory.org.

We are just one week away from our next Evening With History! Renowned White House historian Dr. Matthew Costello of the...
05/28/2026

We are just one week away from our next Evening With History! Renowned White House historian Dr. Matthew Costello of the White House Historical Association will be here to present: A History of the White House Workforce.

While the White House is known as the home of the President, it is the dedicated staff behind the scenes who keep it running. Through engaging storytelling, Dr. Costello will highlight five key roles within the Executive Residence, sharing personal stories that reflect the broader American experience.

This special lecture is part of the Marietta History Center’s America250 celebration, connecting local and national stories through history, art, and civic dialogue.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Marietta History Center (1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA)
🎟️ Cost: $10 non-members | $5 members
VIP Experience ($40):
Upgrade your evening with reserved seating and an exclusive reception with Dr. Costello and fellow historians. Enjoy light bites from 5:30–7:00 p.m. on the Center’s second floor before the lecture begins.

https://mariettahistorycenter.shopsettings.com/Events-c106347515

America turns 250 and the Marietta History Center is HERE FOR IT! 🎉 We're fully stocked with exclusive 250th anniversary...
05/27/2026

America turns 250 and the Marietta History Center is HERE FOR IT! 🎉 We're fully stocked with exclusive 250th anniversary items to help you celebrate the biggest birthday in U.S. history. Don't miss out!

In-store and online @ www.mariettahistory.org

On this Memorial Day, we honor the life of Corporal Robert Louis Dawson. The youngest child of James and Ida Dawson. Ro...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the life of Corporal Robert Louis Dawson. The youngest child of James and Ida Dawson. Robert or "Bobby" was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1938. After enlisting in January 1942, he became a part of the 101st Airborne Division, specifically the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the "Five-Oh-Deuce" or "Strike".

Cpl. Dawson was killed just five days after the initial D-Day jumps, during the period when the 502nd PIR was locked in a fierce, bloody battle to capture and secure the strategic French town of Carentan. His death on June 11, 1944, was just 15 days before his 23rd birthday.

His remains were repatriated to the United States, after initially being buried in a temporary cemetery in France, and interred in his family's cemetery, Dawson Cemetery, located on Shallowford Road.

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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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