The Marion County Historical Society is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Lucky Duck Race, a fun event for the community. Join us on August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. While you don't need to be present to win, you do need to purchase a duck or several to […]

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 20th Annual “A Night at Heritage Hall,” hosted by the Marion County Historical Society on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This unique event invites you to explore the intriguing, dimly lit museum with flashlights, where you’ll encounter captivating historic personalities and uncover […]

Heritage Hall and Wyandot Popcorn Museum will open for the season on April 29, 2026. Wednesday – Sunday Hours: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Admission: Adults are $10, seniors are $8, children grade K-12 are $5, and those under five are free. We will be open Wednesday through Sunday through October and resume weekend-only hours […]

Linn School is located approximately two miles north of Marion on Route 4. The one-room schoolhouse built in 1897 served students up to the eighth grade.  Rescued and restored through the partnership of the purchasers, Merle and Oliver Hamilton, and Quality Masonry Company, Inc. In 2002, the school was donated to the Marion County Historical […]

The 176th Marion County Fair will take place June 28 - July 4. The Marion County Historical Society will again give free tours at the Log House on Pioneer Green June 30-July 4. Since the pandemic, we stopped hosting the traditional bake sale at the fair and moved to a "Non-Bake Sale Bake Sale."  This […]

On September 10, 2026- September 11,2026, we will have  FREE admission during the Marion Popcorn Festival, 1:00-4:00 pm. For questions, call 740-387-4255.

Heritage Hall and Wyandot Popcorn Museum will open on Weekends only, beginning November 1, 2026 – November 22, 2026.  Saturday and Sunday Hours: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Admission: Adults are $10, seniors are $8, children grade K-12 are $5, and under five are free. We will close for the season to begin resetting exhibits […]

Guests will dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in the White House with former United States Presidents. The Marion County Historical Society presents the 16th Annual Dinner with the Presidents (and other special guests). Highlights include a buffet dinner featuring the President's favorite foods taken from the White House Cookbook. […]

  Our office will be closed as we spend time with our families and friends this holiday. The office will reopen in January 2027.