Staff

Collections Manager

Christa McCay, M. H. P.

Leah Burgin

Kathryn Graham

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

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

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

People and community are at the heart of what I do. With a background in history, I enjoy connecting with others, sharing meaningful stories, and helping create positive change through communication and relationship-building.

Contact: kgraham@mariettaga.gov

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Lisa Oestreicher

Museum Assistant--Visitor Services & Facility Rentals

With a warm, attentive nature and a passion for helping others, Lisa brings both creativity and care to everything she does. Her artistic talent is behind our highly popular Big Chicken Christmas products, and she collaborates with our volunteers and MHC members to make every visitor feel welcome.

Contact: loestreicher@mariettaga.gov

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Marietta History Center’s

Main Line:

770-794-5710