9/25 at 2:30PM!

It has been 50 years since Hurricane Agnes (1972) and we are recognizing the resilience of the
people of Marietta. The National Historic Preservation Trust, Washington D. C. works with
National Historic Districts, such as Marietta, to launch “This Place Matters!” programs for
fostering economic development and historic preservation. The “This Place Matters!” project
involves Marietta residents sharing photographs of themselves and their favorite places in
Marietta on social media using the hashtag #ThisPlaceMatters. This is a national and global
event with people around the world sharing photos of places of historical significance. This is
an opportunity for the people of Marietta to tell stories about why houses and buildings, in
Marietta, hold historical significance. “This Place Matters!” encourages and inspires an
ongoing dialogue about the importance of place, preservation, and growing the local economy.
Elizabethtown College History Major, Eric J. Schubert and History Professor Jean-Paul
Benowitz, will give a presentation about their Summer Creative Arts and Research Program
project launching a “This Place Matters!” campaign to bring public awareness of the National
Historic District of Marietta and spur local economic development. Local community members will also be speaking. Come and learn how you can get involved with posting photos on social media to tell your story about what you
remember about the summer of 1972 and Hurricane Agnes, why Marietta matters to you, and
how you can help grow the local economy.