BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3194@mariettaohio.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T123204Z URL:https://mariettaohio.org/events/third-thursdays-with-the-castle-a-day- in-the-life-series/ SUMMARY:Third Thursdays with The Castle: A Day in the Life Series DESCRIPTION:Housewarming at The Castle – Welcoming the Davis Family\, 188 8\n\n-Free programs for all ages\n-Drop in anytime between 6:00–8:00 p.m . to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, make your own calling cards craft\, and lawn games. No reservation required for these activities. (We encoura ge you to bring a folding chair if you are interested in sitting and enjoy ing the band.)\n-Advance reservations encouraged for this evening’s spec ially curated guided house tours\, Moving House\, Victorian Style presenta tion by Sara Bir\, and Making a Summertime Steamed Pudding cooking class t o help us plan for attendance. Check the time for these events in the sche dule below.\n-Special 10-minute history trivia session at 7:15pm with Cast le Executive Director Scott Britton.\n\nJoin us for an evening of Victoria n hospitality as we celebrate the Davis family's arrival at The Castle in 1888! Step back in time and experience the sights\, sounds\, and tradition s of a grand Victorian housewarming as one of Marietta's most prominent fa milies settled into this magnificent home.\n\nThroughout the evening\, enj oy light refreshments\, lawn games\, live music\, and hands-on activities for all ages in a welcoming community atmosphere. The Front Street Quartet will provide live music to set the tone for a delightful summer housewarm ing. Guests can also create their own Victorian-style calling card—a soc ial necessity of the late nineteenth century—and learn how these persona lized cards were used to make introductions\, pay social calls\, and build relationships.\n\nWhether you're fascinated by history\, architecture\, f ood\, or simply looking for a memorable summer evening with family and fri ends\, Housewarming at The Castle offers something for everyone. Come help us welcome the Davis family home—and celebrate the enduring tradition o f gathering together at The Castle.\n\nAvailable Throughout the Evening • 6:00–8:00 p.m.\n\n-Hands-On Craft: Make Your Own Victorian Calling C ard\n-Victorian Lawn Games\n-Refreshments: Complimentary Lemonade &\; C ookies\n-Live Music by the Front Street Quartet*\n*If planning to sit and enjoy the band for a prolonged period\, please consider bringing your own folding chair\n\nLocation: Courtyard\n\nFree. No Reservations Needed.\n\nF eatured Scheduled Programs\n\n6:00–6:30 p.m. Moving House\, Victorian St yle\n\n6:45–7:15 p.m. Welcome to the House Tour\n\n7:00–7:30 p.m. Welc ome to the House Tour (Family Tour)\n\n7:15–7:25 p.m. 10-Minute History Trivia Challenge (At Band Intermission)\n\n7:30–8:00 p.m. Making a Summe rtime Steamed Pudding Cooking Class\nPlease note: An address is required d uring registration to complete your reservation. No payment is required fo r free programs. Fees apply only to programs with a listed cost.\n\nLearn more and reserve your spot at MariettaCastle.org/Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mariettaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /07/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-8.34.14-AM.png CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Children,Community,Education,Events,Family,Featured,Historic al,Live Music,Music,Tours LOCATION:The Castle\, 418 Fourth Street\, Marietta\, Ohio\, United States GEO:39.4205438;-81.4548917 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=418 Fourth Street\, Mariett a\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Castle:geo:39.4205 438,-81.4548917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR