Staff

Collections Manager

With a vision for building something meaningful, Amy is a community advocate focused on history, memory, and meaning. In 2025, her work was recognized with the Corley Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, reflecting a long-term commitment to historic preservation, public history, and community impact.

Contact: areed@mariettaga.gov

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Director

Amy Reed

Christa McCay, M. H. P.

Leah Burgin

Focused on the care, preservation, documentation, and interpretation of the artifact collection. Christa is a mentor, historian, and preservationist dedicated to sharing the stories of Marietta. In 2023 she was recognized as the Georgia Association of Museums’ Museum Professional of the Year.

Contact: cmccay@mariettaga.gov

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Museum Assistant--Educational Programming

Kathryn Graham

Helping to create engaging and interactive experiences that connect visitors of all ages to Marietta’s rich history. Leah works to inspire curiosity and make local history accessible, educational, and fun.

Contact: lburgin@mariettaga.gov

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Museum Assistant--Social Media/Outreach

Bringing the museum's story to the wider world, Kathryn keeps our social channels lively, spreads the word about exhibitions and events, and builds relationships with the people and organizations that make our community thrive.

Contact: kgraham@mariettaga.gov

Lisa Oestreicher

Museum Assistant--Museum Store & Facility Rentals

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, Lisa ensures every interaction is a positive one. Her artistic background has created our highly popular Big Chicken Christmas products.

Contact: loestreicher@mariettaga.gov

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Museum’s Main Line:

770-794-5710