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May 2019
Lunch with the Presidents
Step back in time as you dine with various past Presidents of the United States.Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring favorite foods of the Presidents followed by a short presentation by each of the Presidents . Tickets are $25.00 per person Thursday, May 30, 2019 11:30 am - 1:30 pm At Tri-Rivers Career Center Auditorium All proceeds benefit the Marion County Historical Society. Tour Groups are welcome. Any tour group cancellations must be made ONE month prior to the event to…
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Log House and Smokehouse, MCHS Bake Sale
Stop by when you are at the Marion County Fair in July and visit our Log House and Smokehouse. Daily Activities 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. Log cabin open 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Visit Marion’s past with hands on activities for young and old alike! Tour the c.1851 log House and see what life would have been like living as a pioneer. Enjoy daily activities such as wool dying, storytelling or visiting with historic characters. Special Event Donation…
Find out more »August 2019
First Ladies Luncheon
Featuring a Buffet Luncheon of favorite foods of past First Ladies of the United States, followed by remarks from the First Ladies. This years guests are: Abigail Powers Fillmore-Wife of Millard Fillmore – 13th President Mary Arthur McElroy-Sister of Chester A. Arthur – 21st President Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson-Wife of Lyndon B. Johnson – 36th President Barbara Pierce Bush-Wife of George H. W. Bush – 41st President Saturday, August 10th, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tri-Rivers Career…
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Popcorn Festival: Special Hours and Activities Prior to Parade
Join The Marion County Historical Society for special events taking place during the Marion Popcorn Festival. Before the Parade kicks off on September 5, 2019 from 4 -6 pm. We will have hands-on educational activities and various historic characters on hand to celebrate. On September 6 and 7, 2019 we will have extended hours from 12pm-6pm with free admission. Questions call 740-387-4255.
Find out more »November 2019
Dinner with the Presidents
The Marion County Historical Society Presents Dinner with the Presidents (and other special guests). Featuring a buffet dinner of favorite foods of the featured Presidents taken from the White House Cookbook. Following will be presentations from the featured Presidents. Saturday,November 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm at Dayspring Wesleyan Church , 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! General Seating - $32 V.I.P. Seating - $38 Purchase tickets at Heritage Hall, 169. East Church Street, or by phone…
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