The Marion County Historical Society will present their 4th annual Dinner with the Presidents event on November 2, 2013 at the TRECA building on Delaware Avenue in Marion. Organizers say that guests will not only enjoy an evening out, but they will also dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in […]
5th Annual Ham and Bean Supper to Benefit Historical Society
October 11, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society and Kingston of Marion are holding the 5th Annual Ham and Bean Supper on October 19, 2013, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are Advance Sales Only and are available through the Marion County Historical Society at the cost of $5.00 per dinner. Menu will be ham & beans, coleslaw, […]
Learn More of Marion’s History Behind Closed Doors this Saturday
October 8, 2013 by
Have you ever wondered what lies behind the closed doors of buildings we drive by every day? Sometimes all that is needed to find out is simply to stop and look, but other times the doors may be closed to the general public. On Saturday, October 12, 2013 several buildings will open their doors to […]
Step Back in Time with the Marion County Historical Society
September 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will take a trip back through time and you are invited to join them this weekend. The 2013 Travel Thru Time event includes Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War era reenactors as well as period crafters, and historic and modern vendors with goods for sale throughout the park. […]
Historical Society Hosting Two Local Prairie Tours
August 7, 2013 by
Tours of the Claridon Prairie, located five miles east of Marion, and the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve, near Green Camp, will be offered free of charge over the next two weekends. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, August 11, 2013 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, August 18. The tours […]
Blast from the Past Sends Local Kids Back in Time
July 5, 2013 by
Returning for its thirteenth summer, “Blast from the Past” will give kids ages 8-12 an opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of topics all tied to Marion history. Beginning on July 11, 2013 and continuing on each Thursday through August 1st, a group of Marion County Historical Society volunteers will make Heritage Hall […]
Heritage Hall to Host Free Program on Civil War Music
May 20, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society on Thursday, May 23, 2013 will be hosting a free program on Civil War music at 7:00pm in the Heritage Hall auditorium. This “engaging musical treat” will be provided by Steve Ball, a musician and historian from Columbus Ohio. The audience will listen to the songs that were popular during […]
Historical Society Plans Annual Museum and Membership Rummage Sale
May 7, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society is having their annual Museum and Membership Rummage sale on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The sale will be held in the auditorium at Heritage Hall and also in the parking lot behind the museum, weather permitting. A Members Only Presale will be held on May 10 […]
Rebellion to Remember to Benefit Historical Society
April 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will present a “Rebellion to Remember” on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. The fundraising event will feature dinner, wine, silent auction and panel discussions featuring Civil War participants Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Belle Boyd, Gen. […]
Marion Historical Society Holding Heritage Hall Gala
March 8, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society is inviting you to step back in time during the Heritage Hall Gala on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Attendees will dine in Historic Heritage Hall and take a unique tour. You will learn about the history of the building, life in Marion during the Civil War, […]
