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The Castle’s Night at the Museum event slated for Nov. 18

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Helen Josephy, one of the first female travel writers, will be portrayed along with other figures with local connections at The Castle’s Night at the Museum Nov. 18. (Photo Provided)

The Castle will host Night at the Museum tours from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18, featuring famous and lesser-known historical figures with local connections.

Tours begin every 15 minutes and last about an hour and 15 minutes. There is a limit of 10 guests per group. Admission is $10 per person and advance registration is recommended.

Those on the tours will gain new perspectives and a deeper understanding of these people and events that have influenced the present:

Hannah Nye, a Castle resident portrayed by Rebecca Phillips. Nye's short tenure at the house was a rollercoaster of life events.

≤ Helen Josephy, one of the first female travel writers, portrayed by Julie Casto.

≤ William Mills, one of Marietta's most renowned philanthropists, portrayed by Steve Casto.

≤ David Putnam, an active local abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, portrayed by Scott Britton.

≤ Edward Schramm, a turn-of-the-century small business owner and one of the first leading florists of Marietta. He will be portrayed by Kyle Yoho.

≤ Willia Cotton, a librarian, local historian, author and overall woman-of-many-firsts in our local history, portrayed by Charlie McClung.

Register for the tour at https://mariettacastle.org/events.

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