🌱 Memorial Service For War Heroes + Revitalization Workshop

Hey, Marietta! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Nice with periods of sun. High: 78 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Variably cloudy; not as warm. High: 69 Low: 56.
• Monday: Sunshine, a shower; warmer. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. On Friday, May 26, a memorial service took place at Mound Cemetery, led by the Marietta Chapter Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution, to honor the Revolutionary War patriots buried there, including notable figures like General Rufus Putnam and Commodore Abraham Whipple. The cemetery holds the highest number of American Revolutionary War officer burials in the country, with 37 soldiers honored during the service. Representatives from various organizations, such as Daughters of the American Revolution and Children of the American Revolution, joined the event alongside the public, all recognizing the compelling legacy of the American Revolution's patriots. (Marietta Times)
2. Ohio Heritage, in collaboration with Buckeye Hills Regional Council, organized an educational workshop focused on revitalizing downtowns and fostering thriving communities using the Main Street approach. The workshop provided insights into community revitalization's significance in enhancing pride and quality of life. One of the workshop components highlighted certified local governments, while another delved into the Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs for rehabilitating historic buildings, with the aim of leveraging Ohio's valuable old buildings as assets to drive economic growth and enhance community well-being. (WTAP)
3. Across the mid-Ohio Valley, various veterans organizations, funeral homes, and service groups are organizing Memorial Day programs throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Notable events include the Memorial Day Ceremony at Sunset Memory Gardens in nearby Parkersburg on Saturday, May 27, the ceremony at Ravenswood Cemetery on Sunday, May 28, and the Memorial Day program at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre on Monday, May 29. These programs feature a range of activities, including speakers, rifle salutes, flag-raising ceremonies, the playing of "Taps," and the laying of wreaths to honor fallen veterans. (Marrietta Times)

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This weekend in and around Marietta:

Saturday, May 27

• Historic Marietta Tour Of Homes At The Castle (10:00 AM)
• Ryan Bush Back On The Road Tour At The Old Corral, Parkersburg, West Virginia (9:00 PM)

Monday, May 29

• Williamstown Memorial Day Parade And Remembrance Ceremony At Tomlinson Park, Williamstown, West Virginia (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Harmar Village shared a photo comparison between 2023 and 1910 of the Ohio River Levee in Marietta. You can view the comparison at the link! (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta College extended its congratulations to the 271 students who made the spring 2023 Dean's List — 107 students received Dean's Honors with a 3.5-3.749 GPA, and 164 students received Dean's High Honors with a GPA of 3.75 or higher! (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Get ready for Riverboat Days! Don't miss the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the American Countess at the Ohio River Levee in Marietta on Sunday, May 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember, while you can't tour or ride the visiting boats, you're welcome to admire them from the Ohio River Levee. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all next week for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.