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February 2023
Developing First Person Impression Seminar
What does first-person impression mean? It is when you become, in every way, shape, and form, a person from the time period in which you reenact. The memories and experiences you possess are those that a person would have experienced from that time. Your attitudes are their attitudes, your speech is their speech, and your life is their life. All of your modern-day experiences are unknown to the person whom you portray. When you can adapt to this frame of…
Find out more »March 2023
A Night at Heritage Hall
The Marion County Historical Society will present the 17th Annual “A Night at Heritage Hall” on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Courageous participants explore the dimly lit museum with flashlights, meet historical personalities, and discover many new things about the past as they travel among exhibits (throughout the historic 1910 era Federal Post Office) that spring to life to tell their stories. Tickets are sold at the door, costing $5.00 for Marion County Historical Society members…
Find out more »April 2023
Volunteer Orientation
The Marion County Historical Society is looking for individuals that would be interested in volunteering to become a docent or gift shop attendant for our 2023 schedule of events. We are planning a Volunteer Orientation for April 18th from 10 am to 3:00 pm, starting in the Heritage Hall Auditorium. If you are currently a volunteer with us or want to become one for our organization, please let us know that you are interested in volunteering by attending our event…
Find out more »History Alive: Under The Big Top
Tickets: $50 includes a drink ticket Saturday, April 29, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our fun-filled evening will include entertainment, food, and drinks inspired by the theme of "Under The Big Top." (This is in honor of the tent you will see in the Wyandot Popcorn Museum of Heritage Hall.) Specialty cocktails provided by the Shovel City Drinkery & craft beer by Marion Brewing will be available at the cash bar. Bring extra cash for Circus Games, Cake Walk, and…
Find out more »May 2023
Linn School Opens for the Season
Linn School is located approximately two miles north of Marion on Route 4. The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1897, and served students up to the eighth grade. It was rescued and restored through the partnership of the purchasers and donors, Merle and Oliver Hamilton, the Marion Historical Society, and Quality Masonry Company, Inc. of Marion, Ohio, and in 2002 was donated to the Marion County Historical Society. Questions can be directed to Marion County Historical Society, 740-387-4255. Admission to…
Find out more »Program Meeting: Readin’, Ritin’, & ‘ Rithmetic: An Overview of education in Marion County
Presented by, Jim Craycraft, former school superintendent. Thursday, May 25th at 7:00pm Tri-Rivers Career Center Auditorium Admission: Free for Members Non-Members $5.00 at the door.
Find out more »August 2023
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 year’s first ladies are TBD. Saturday, August 5, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tri-Rivers Career Center-Auditorium 2222 Marion – Mt. Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio Tickets: $25.00 (Advance Sales Only – Thursday, July 20, 2023 Purchase Deadline) Tickets are available at Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church Street, Marion. Phone: 740-387-4255
Find out more »September 2023
Popcorn Festival At MCHS
Join The Marion County Historical Society for special events taking place during the Marion Popcorn Festival.
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