Featured Events

Marietta Fire Museum

The Marietta Fire Museum provides a unique look at firefighting techniques and equipment from as far back as the late 1800s. The highlight of the museum is the “Aurora,” a steam-powered fire engine purchased by the city of Marietta in 1879. Also on view are pumper trucks from the 1920s, a 1949 ladder truck, and an extensive variety of firefighting paraphernalia. More information

Historic Marietta Trolley Tours

All aboard Marietta’s only trolley tour! Join us for a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of our historic city. Experience Marietta’s rich heritage, from the vibrant Downtown Square, past grand Antebellum homes, to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain. Find out more at www.mariettatrolley.com

Upcoming Events

September 8, 2010

Museum Mice Tours: Following Murray's Treasure Map

Marietta Museum of History

Wed 10:30am

The Marietta Museum of History announces new tours for the smallest of visitors. Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center, tours will be offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. Different topics will be offered on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per family.

The purpose of the one-hour tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that will help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. The tours will offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts.

Cost is FREE for Members and $5 for Non-Members. Come and join the fun! 770-794-5710. www.mariettahistory.org/micetours.html

How I Became a Pirate

September 14, 2010 - October 10, 2010

Tuesday - Friday at 10 am

Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 pm

Theatre in the Square

Bring all your little pirates to see the tale of young Jeremy Jacobs and Captain Braid Beard; adapted from the beloved children's book by Melinda Long & illustrated by David Shannon. Jeremy's mother is too distracted to examine his sand castles, but a motley group of silly pirates take notice of his exceptional digging skills. With promises of a new life at sea, they recruit him for treasure burying. Jeremy adores the pirates' lack of table manners and opposition to vegetables, so he thinks the pirate life is for him until no one tucks him in at night or reads him stories. Audience interaction and witty songs are part of this adventure on the high seas. Learn to talk like a pirate! Great fun for kids of all ages.

For more information vist www.theatreinthesquare.com