# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Solstice Watch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Free to the public | No reservations required | Donations encouraged

Experience one of Marietta’s most remarkable ancient events! Join The Castle’s archaeologist, Wes Clarke, for a special Winter Solstice Watch at Sacra Via Park, where the setting sun aligns with the prehistoric earthworks known as Sacra Via.

Large prehistoric earthwork complexes, like the one found in Marietta, were designed in part to track the passage of the seasons through astronomical observations. During this program, Clarke will discuss the celestial alignments of Marietta’s mound structures and their significance to the region’s Native American builders.

? Location: Sacra Via Park, between Second and Third Streets, Marietta, Ohio

About the Speaker

Wes Clarke is a Registered Professional Archaeologist with over 45 years of experience conducting research in the American Midwest and Southeast Asia. His work focuses on early historic pottery, Ohio art history, and the development of early settlements in both Ohio and Southeast Asia. Clarke has published extensively on these subjects and currently serves as Manager of Collections at The Castle Museum, where he leads excavations at the historic Clark family pottery site.

What to Know Before You Go

The Solstice Watch is weather-dependent, and sighting may vary based on conditions.
If conditions are favorable, the event will begin with a brief discussion and viewing at Sacra Via before moving to the Quadranaou mound.
In case of precipitation or poor visibility, commentary will be provided from the gazebo shelter at Sacra Via Park.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marietta/solstice-watch/200029147717835
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 374

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marietta
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sacra Via Park
- **lat**: 39.423363240127
- **long**: -81.464365318405
- **full address**: Sacra Via Park, Marietta, Ohio, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Solstice Watch being held?
  - **A:** Solstice Watch takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Sacra Via Park, Marietta, Ohio, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Solstice Watch?
  - **A:** Solstice Watch is organized by The Castle - Marietta, Oh.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Solstice Watch is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marietta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 370+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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