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November 5, 1785, 10am, 240th Anniversary of First American Regiment arrives to construct Fort Harmar. Program at Fort Harmar Monument next to Harmar School. Refreshments at the Fearing House Museum following the program. In case of rain, program held at Fearing House. America 250 & Color Guard event
November 10, 2025, 10am, 250th Anniversary United States Marine Corps; Program location to be announced. America 250 & Color Guard event
November 11, 2025 – 10am – Veterans Day Parade – Marietta – America 250 & Color Guard event
November 5, 240th Anniversary of First American Regiment arrival to construct Forth Harmar; America 250 & Color Guard Event
Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Buffington Island and Marietta Militia Historical Marker Dedication
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – The Buffington Island Battlefield Preservation Foundation, Cadot-Blessing Camp #126 Sons of Union Veterans, and the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley will jointly host the annual Battle of Buffington Island Commemoration and a historical marker dedication ceremony to honor the role of the Marietta Militia at 10:00 a.m. at the Buffington Island Battlefield Memorial Park, 56797 SR-124, Portland, Ohio 45770.
The event will feature period music, presentations by historians on the significance of the battle and the noteworthy role of the Marietta Militia, followed by a community picnic. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. The ceremonies are a Washington County 250 Event.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Marietta to Host County-Wide Celebration
of U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary
MARIETTA, OH – The Marietta Chapters: Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in partnership with Veritas Classical Academy, invites the public to a special ceremony commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The event will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM on the Veritas Classical Academy campus, 115 Victory Place.
This milestone celebration will honor the history and legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps, founded on November 10, 1775. The program will feature guest speakers, patriotic musical performances, and participation from Marine veterans, descendants of patriots, and local students. A special focus will be placed on local Washington County residents who have served in and commanded the Marine Corps throughout its history.
The community is encouraged to attend this free event to show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Marines past and present.
For more information, please contact Jean Yost, 740-336-8060, [email protected] or mariettasar.com