Museum
The Anchorage (Marietta, Ohio)
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The Anchorage is a stately brick house with a distinctive hipped roof and symmetrical façade, typical of Federal architecture. Built for a wealthy merchant, it overlooks the Muskingum River near its confluence with the Ohio. Inside, the museum preserves original features such as marble fireplaces, carved woodwork, and period furnishings from the mid-1800s. Guided tours highlight the family's history and the role of the river in Marietta's development. The property includes a charming garden with native plants. Visitors gain insight into the domestic routines of a 19th-century river town elite.
Don't miss
- View the original 1859 kitchen with its hearth and bake oven
- Admire the hand-painted floral wallpaper in the parlor
- Walk through the riverside garden featuring heirloom roses
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The Anchorage (Marietta, Ohio)
You can visit The Anchorage (Marietta, Ohio) on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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