On Saturday, October 25, at 10 am, join us for “MOVers and Shakers” at Oak Grove Cemetery. This FREE event is brought to you through a partnership between the Washington County Public Library and The Castle Museum. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x606.

The list of accomplishments of Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV) residents and their impact on our city, state, and country is truly impressive. This tour will recount the lives and accomplishments of just a few of our town’s most talented community leaders, including: Anchorage owner Douglas Putnam whose business interests involved real estate, railroads, banks, and more, in addition to his strong support of Marietta College and other institutions in the area; Ohio Governor, US Congressman, Klondike prospector, and oil producer George White who was also influential in bringing his famous sculptor friend to Marietta, Gutzon Borglum, to create the Start Westward Monument; Broughton Foods Company President & Marietta Community Foundation founder Carl Broughton whose business and civic endeavors touched many lives in the area; Prominent oil producer and banker John Dinsmoor who had significant oil and gas interests in 5 states; the Murray family who founded a three-generation manufacturing business called The Airolite Company; and philanthropists William & Betsey (Gates) Mills who left two prominent and lasting structures that symbolize the focus of their passion in our community over 100 years ago, The Marietta College President’s house and The Betsey Mills Club.