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Living History in Marietta | Parkersburg News
Marietta brought history to life at its 250th Festival of Living History, where re-enactors from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars showcased crafts, weaponry, and even cannon blasts in Muskingum Park. Attendees got hands-on with flint fire-starting, tomahawk throws, and pioneer camp life — capped off by a communal Stone Soup dinner. Organizers prioritized community connection, drawing newcomers like nurse Stephanie Haney who found deep local ties through the event. With strong enthusiasm from all sides, plans are already underway to make this an annual tradition — turning history into shared…
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