Marietta is dressed for America’s 250th. Two local businesses, Signality and Promanco, have draped The Galley, The Adelphia, and The Hackett in patriotic bunting and raised Betsy Ross inspired flags on Tiber Way, their 13-star pattern a nod to the nation’s founding era. It is a fitting tribute in the city that began as the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory in 1788. Visitors can take in the free, self-guided display from the downtown sidewalks through the end of the year, camera in hand. It makes an easy, photo-worthy stop on any downtown visit and pairs naturally with Marietta’s historic sites and riverfront.