Saturday, October 17, 1987
Mary and I had wonderful day driving to Marietta and Blennerhasset Island. Trees in full color, especially at Dawes Arboretum- they truly glowed with autumn light.
Took ferry from Parkersburg at 12:00. Pavilion for picnic built since 1985 spoils the view of the Mansion as the ferry approaches. The kitchen is now furnished- have nine items that were Blennerhasset’s.
Visited Campus Martius Museum in Marietta. John Briley did the Rufus Putnam house tour. Home about 8:30.