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Mission & Facts

Our Mission

At the Marietta History Center, we ignite curiosity in Marietta’s history by connecting people through compelling stories and engaging experiences.

A Few Facts
•The Marietta History Center (MHC) has entertained over 300,000 visitors from every state in the union and all over the world since 1996.
•The Education Program at the Marietta History Center accommodates school tours year round. We have hosted over 75,000 school children through field trips since 2000. Check out our Education Page for more information.
•The Marietta History Center has provided mentoring for the start of museums at Lockheed, the Strand, Zion Church, the Marietta High School Foundation, the Marietta City Fire and Police Departments, and Turner Chapel.
•The MHC hosts popular programming throughout the year. Check out our Events page for more information.
•The MHC has been featured in shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, The Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the Travel Channel.

•In 2018, the MHC became an official entity of the City of Marietta.

 

 

 

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