1pm – 4pm Interactive Living History Displays & Activities – Free
1pm – 4pm Immersive “1918” House Tours (Reservations Required)
Travel back to 1918 in Marietta and experience history come to life. Through immersive, ticketed tours of the house, costumed interpreters will portray members of the Davis family, Red Cross volunteers, and local community figures, offering a glimpse into their daily lives during this pivotal time. Outside, the grounds will feature interactive educational displays and hands-on activities highlighting Marietta’s Red Cross and Ohio National Guard company. While the house tours require reservations, the outdoor exhibits are open to all, free of charge, inviting visitors of all ages to engage with the past.
Interactive Living History Displays & Activities — FREE (donations encouraged)
Admission to the grounds to see the outdoor living history displays and engage with educational activities is free. Activities will be held in The Castle’s Courtyard and Summer Kitchen. Donations to support The Castle’s educational mission are appreciated.
Immersive 1918 House Tours — TICKETED RESERVATION REQUIRED
Step into the past with an immersive, specialized tour of The Castle, where living history interpreters bring to life the Davis family, Red Cross volunteers, and local community members. Travel back to April 26, 1918, and explore the impact of World War I on Marietta, the nation, and the world. Through engaging activities, discover how the U.S. and Marietta became involved in the war, the vital role of the local Red Cross, and how grand homes like The Castle supported the war effort.
Guests will also have the unique opportunity to taste and discuss the effects of food rationing, gaining a deeper understanding of life on the home front during this historic time.
Tours will start on the hour at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Reservations must be booked in advance – limited spaces are available. Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.
*Note: Specialized tours offer different content than do regular tour visits.
You may purchase tickets online or by calling 740-373-4180.
Immersive “1918” House Tours Price:
$14.50/Non-Member Adults & Kids (Ages 8 & up)
$12.50/Member Adults & Kids (Ages 8 & up) (Use Code “Member” at check out)
Ages 7 & Under: Free