About the Northwest Territory Museum Society

Promoting and preserving the history of our region

The Friends of the Museums, Inc., dba Northwest Territory Museum Society, operates the Campus Martius Museum and the Ohio River Museum on behalf of the Ohio History Connection, and acts as Executive Producer of One Vote! The Musical.

The mission of the Friends of the Museums, Inc. is to promote and preserve the history of our region, the Northwest Territory and of our inland waterways.

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Under Our Management

  • Campus Martius Museum

    Campus Martius Museum was built on the site of the original stockade, built by the Ohio Company between 1788 and 1791. The name, Campus Martius, chosen by the Ohio Company, comes from Latin for Field of Mars, the military camp where the legions of ancient Rome once trained.

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  • Ohio River Museum

    Ohio River Museum is currently being rebuilt and will serve as a hub for river-connected stories across time to the benefit of the local and regional community.

    See our progress and how you can help.

    See The Progress

  • One Vote! The Musical

    “One Vote! The Musical” is an original work by Larry Groce and Todd Burge that tells the story of the New England settlers who founded Marietta, Ohio and how the decisions and developments of 1786-1820, helped shape our nation.

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Supporting Our Mission

Donate: Your financial contributions directly support the expansion and enhancement of our educational programs, outreach initiatives, and resource development. Every donation, big or small, makes a significant impact. Donate online →

Volunteer: Share your time, skills, and expertise by volunteering with us. Whether you're a financial professional, educator, or someone passionate about financial literacy, your involvement can inspire and educate those we serve. Volunteer here →

Partner with Us: We welcome partnerships with organizations, schools, and businesses that share our vision. Collaborative efforts can amplify our impact, reaching wider audiences and integrating financial literacy into various communities. Contact us →

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Meet the Team

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    Erin Augenstein

    Executive Director

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Erin

  • A woman with wavy blonde hair and green eyes wearing a white cable-knit sweater with a high neckline, standing in front of a brick wall with wooden window frames.

    Christy Welsh

    Director of Museum Operations; Collections and Education

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Christy

  • A young woman with long brown hair, smiling, standing in front of a brick wall and wooden window frames, wearing a blue floral dress.

    Katie Lively

    Director of Events & Tourism

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Katie

  • A vintage blue tin robot toy with circular eyes, a triangular nose, red mouth, and various gauges and dials on its body, partially visible, set against a plain light-colored background.

    Nancy Flanders

    Officer Manager; Retail & Volunteer Coordinator

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Nancy

  • A man with dark skin and short black hair wearing a pink polo shirt, standing in front of a brick and wooden wall.

    Jon White

    Maintenance I

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Jon

  • A young man with short brown hair and a slight beard smiling, wearing a navy blue button-up shirt with white patterns, standing outside in front of a brick and wooden wall.

    Carty Ramsay

    Facilities Assistant

    (740) 373-3750

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    Jacob Craddock

    Collections Assistant

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Jacob

  • A smiling older man with glasses, gray hair, and a gray shirt, standing outdoors with a brick wall in the background.

    Bill Beardsley

    Maintenance II

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Bill

  • An older woman with gray hair, wearing glasses and a colorful, patterned blouse, smiling outdoors with a blurred wooden background.

    Elaine Beardsley

    Customer Service Representative

    (740) 373-3750 | Email Elaine