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SUMMARY:Monthly Veterans Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Monthly veterans coffees are the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon St\, Marshall.  The monthly coffee is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/monthly-veterans-coffee-10/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:Monthly Veterans Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Monthly veterans coffees are the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon St\, Marshall. The monthly coffee is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum. For more information\, contact the museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/monthly-veterans-coffee-11/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T200000
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "Amelia Earhart & her Cousin..." Program
DESCRIPTION:Amelia Earhart’s 2nd cousin\, Nancy Earhart Burt presents a program on the life of Amelia Earhart at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall on Tuesday\, September 2 at 6:30 PM.\n\nNancy shares all in an entertaining & educational slideshow of Amelia Earhart’s life\, with audio & video clips. There are 2 parts to the program. In the first half\, “Amelia” arrives in costume and shares highlights of her amazing life story… growing up in Kansas on the banks of the Missouri River\, frequent moves as a child\, finding her interest in flying\, her momentous flying events\, her marriage\, and her thoughts on women. She discusses how we all need to find the courage to do what we want in life.\n\nIn Part 2\, Amelia leaves\, and her cousin Nancy steps in to share “The Rest of the Story”\, about what went wrong on Amelia’s last flight\, theories about what happened to her cousin\, Amelia’s marriage\, the books she wrote\, how she made money for future flights\, and so on.\nNancy Earhart Burt is a proud second cousin\, 3 times removed to Amelia Earhart. Nancy developed this program on her cousin Amelia in 2023\, and has presented many times in Arizona\, Idaho\, South Dakota\, and Minnesota. Nancy has had a life-long interest in women’s issues\, as had her cousin Amelia. She has a master’s degree in counseling and has held a variety of “helping” positions including college instructor\, non-profit director\, corporate trainer and career counselor. Sit back & enjoy a fascinating hour!!\n\nThe program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members. For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomusem.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-amelia-earhart-her-cousin-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Little Author on the Prairie" Program
DESCRIPTION:The Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall\, is bringing back professional storyteller\, Pati Kachel for a program on Laura Ingalls Wilder.  The program will be held on Tuesday\, September 16 starting at 6:30 PM.  Free will donation and light refreshments will be served. \nFor the past four decades professional storyteller Miss Pati Kachel has performed her original one-woman shows in schools\, libraries\, churches and senior centers. Based in St. Paul\, Pati travels all around the Midwest and beyond to present her heartwarming educational story productions. She specializes in bringing history to life through her costumed characterizations of inspiring women. Pati will be authentically portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder. \nThe setting of this program is back in 1935\, when Wilder had finally become a best-selling children’s book author at the age of 68! Wilder’s “Little House” books were based on her own childhood memories. Her courageous family pioneered their way around Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, Kansas\, Iowa and South Dakota in a horse-drawn covered wagon. Listeners will hear the true life story of this American settler who experienced much happiness as well as much heartbreak and hardship during her lifetime. Like her loving Pa & Ma\, Laura’s strong faith in God provided her with the fortitude needed to persevere through various trials and tribulations. Her strong will forged a hopeful resilience which helped to shape the positive practical wisdom she passed along to her readers in the pages of her books. A tabletop exhibit of vintage American artifacts and family photographs will enhance this learning experience for all ages. \nFor more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-laura-ingalls-wilder-the-little-author-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000
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CREATED:20250306T003842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T173114Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Living History Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Memorial Park in Marshall Minnesota for another year of the Art’s & Living History Festival at Memorial Park in Marshall Minnesota.\nArt VendorsLiving History ReenactorsFood TrucksKid’s Make & TakeLive Music\nAnd More!!!!\n\nFor more information\, check out the event details on Visit Marshall’s website:\nhttps://visitmarshallmn.com/arts-living-history-festival/
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/arts-living-history-festival-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, Marshall\, MN
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20250919T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T172954Z
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SUMMARY:Lyon County Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Lyon County Museum will be closed on Saturday\, September 27 for the Arts and Living History Festival at Memorial Park in Marshall
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/lyon-county-museum-closed-9/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "Tracing African American Legacies in Minnesota" Program
DESCRIPTION:Mica Anders will present the program\, “Tracing African American Legacies in Minnesota” at the Lyon County Museum on Tuesday\, September 30 at 6:30 PM. \nJoin professional genealogist Mica L. Anders to learn more about African American life in Minnesota during the formative years from the 1850s when it was still a territory to early statehood in the through the 1880s. This presentation explores the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the region’s early development. We’ll explore the multifaceted roles of the early residents as homesteaders\, barbers\, shop owners\, Civil War veterans\, and more. Through a blend of personal narratives and historical records\, we’ll examine the challenges and triumphs of these early residents. \nMica L. Anders is a professional genealogist specializing in African American genealogy with almost 20 years of experience. As the first-ever history fellow at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum\, she conducted pioneering research on early African American communities\, earning the Minnesota Genealogical Society’s Pioneer Award for her work. \nWith expertise in navigating pre-1870 research challenges\, Mica combines rigorous historical research with storytelling to bring ancestors’ stories to life. She also collaborates with museums to highlight underrepresented narratives and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-tracing-african-american-legacies-in-minnesota-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T160000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Club Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A genealogy workshop is scheduled for Monday\, August 4 at the Lyon County Museum.\n1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Introduction to DNA Match Sorting2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Speaker available to attendees3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Understanding DNA cMs and How to Determine Relationships\n\n\nIntroduction to DNA Match Sorting\n\nThis workshop will give an overview of DNA Match sorting and genetic inheritance when seeking to connect DNA Matches with common ancestors; and the ethics associated with such discoveries. \nUnderstanding DNA cMs and how to determine relationships \nThis workshop will give an overview of working with DNA Match’s shared cMs to help genealogists discover how DNA Matches may be related.  Discussion will focus on how to interpret cMs to indicate how someone could or could not be related\, the probabilities\, and how their shared DNA could help place them in one’s family tree. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Sarah Lockwood is a proud Minnesotan\, with ancestry from both an adopted family and a birth family. Forensic genealogy has been a personal journey for Sarah. As an adoptee\, she used what she learned about forensic DNA matching to find her own birth mother and father! She turned her love of genealogy into a professional business. She began AncestryHelp in 2022\, as a small business\, to help others discover their family history one ancestor at a time and to help fellow family genealogists strengthen their research skills. Her two favorite projects to work on are writing family narratives and teaching research skills. Sarah has earned certificates in Genealogical Research from Boston University\, Investigative Genetic Genealogy from Ramapo College\, and has completed a ProGen Study Group.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/genealogy-club-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20250819T202019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T202019Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Veterans Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Monthly veterans coffees are the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon St\, Marshall. The monthly coffee is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum. For more information\, contact the museum at 507-537-6580
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/monthly-veterans-coffee-12/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20250819T201819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201819Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "The War at Home: Minnesota during the Great War\, 1914-1920" Program
DESCRIPTION:Greg Gaut will present on his book\, “The War at Home: Minnesota during the Great War\, 1914-1920” at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall on Tuesday\, October 7 at 6:30 PM. \nAmericans went to war in 1917 not only against Germany but also against each other.  The controversial decision to send an army to France came during a contentious time when farmers and workers challenged the wealthy\, African Americans struggled against Jim Crow and lynchings\, women campaigned for suffrage\, and millions crusaded against alcohol.  Greg Gaut will introduce his new book\, The War at Home\, which focuses on the lives of individual Minnesotans to tell the dramatic story of this period\, when the North Star State experienced bitter polarization\, nativism\, flagrant disregard for democratic norms\, and intense\, occasionally violent\, confrontations. The Minnesota Commission of Public Safety ruled the state with an iron hand during the war. Led by John F. McGee\, the commission pursued a “loyalty” campaign against trade unions\, the Nonpartisan League\, the Socialist Party\, and the Industrial Workers of the World. McGee’s most prominent adversary was Charles A. Lindbergh Sr.\, whom the Nonpartisan League nominated to challenge the governor in the fiercely contested 1918 primary.  Although Minnesota’s home front experience was the product of a particular confluence of events and personalities\, it raises issues about how democracy can give way to authoritarianism when economic inequality\, anti-immigrant nationalism\, and racism rule the day. \nGreg Gaut is an historian whose career has included two decades of teaching at a liberal arts college and a decade of work as an historic preservation consultant primarily preparing National Register of Historic Places nominations around the state of Minnesota. With his wife and co-author Marsha Neff\, he is a frequent contributor to Minnesota History\, and two of their articles won the David Gebhard Award for the best article on Minnesota’s built environment. A lover of libraries\, he published Laird’s Legacy: A History of the Winona Public Library and Reinventing the People’s Library\, a  history of St. Paul’s Arlington Hills Public Library which is now the East Side Freedom Library. His article on a World War I espionage case\, “Hardware Store Sedition: The Case of Charles W. Anding\,” won the Solon J. Buck Award for the best article in Minnesota History for 2020. He holds a doctorate in Modern European and Russian history from the University of Minnesota. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-the-war-at-home-minnesota-during-the-great-war-1914-1920-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20250920T193004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T193004Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s" Program
DESCRIPTION:Anita Talsma Gaul will present on\, “The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s” at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall on Tuesday\, October 14 at 6:30 PM. \nThe 1920s was a period of rapid change\, causing many Americans to feel a sense of nostalgia and fear – nostalgia for an idealized\, simpler past and fear that America was in a state of moral decline. This prompted the rise of the Ku Klux Klan\, particularly in the Upper Midwest. Klan activity in Southwest Minnesota began in 1922\, peaked in 1924\, and virtually disappeared by 1927. Dozens of cross burnings occurred\, but there were also Klan rallies\, parades\, picnics\, and meetings. \nWhat attracted rural Minnesotans to this organization? How and why did it become popular in this area? And what accounts for its sudden demise? The brief but intense presence of the KKK in Southwest Minnesota is a hidden chapter in the region’s history and one that merits closer scrutiny. \nAnita Talsma Gaul is a History Instructor at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Worthington\, MN. She is the author of several local history publications including The Women of Southwest Minnesota and the Great War (published by the Society for Local & Regional History) and Homely Girls and Pretty Babies: A History of the Murray County Fair (published by the Murray County Agricultural Society). She is also the author of seven MNopedia articles\, a digital encyclopedia published by the Minnesota Historical Society. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-the-not-so-invisible-empire-the-kkk-in-southwest-minnesota-in-the-1920s-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170600Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday\, October 25 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon St\, Marshall.  Free event.  All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt\, Crafts\, Coloring Activities\, and $2.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats in the museum’s ice cream shop.  For more information: 507-537-6580
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/halloween-family-fun-day-at-the-museum-4/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20251001T184212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184212Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections Series: American Immigration\, the Saga of Ellis Island" Program
DESCRIPTION:Frank Sachs will present “American Immigration\, The Saga of Ellis Island” at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall on Monday\, October 27 at 6:30 PM.\n\nWhere we have come from and the story of America immigration. Because the focus has largely been on the story of Western European immigration\, prior to the 21st Century it has often focused on the unique role Ellis Island and so will we\, as we discuss how it served as Gateway to America during the latter half of 19th and early 20th Century during the heights of pre Great Depression emigration when a record number of immigrants came to the United States.\n\nFrank Sachs is a retired twin cities educator with a BS in American History and a MS in Guidance and Counseling. He has taught in both public and private schools for 40 plus years. The last 37 of those years were at The Blake School in Minneapolis where he was a senior administrator and taught in the Social Studies department. During the majority of those years Frank taught primarily AP US Government and Politics\, US Constitutional Law and American History while serving as the Director of College Counseling.\n\nThe program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members. For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-american-immigration-the-saga-of-ellis-island-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20251015T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T160639Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas\, Cocktails & Charcuterie
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season in style at our Christmas\, Cocktails & Charcuterie event on Thursday\, November 21st from 7–9 PM at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall\, MN!\nSip on seasonal cocktails\, savor delicious charcuterie bites\, and be the very first to stroll through our enchanting Christmas Tree Walk — then cast your vote (and your donation!) for your favorite tree. \n Tickets: $25 **COMING SOON!**Limited tickets will be available — at the Lyon County Museum or call 507-537-6580!\n Holiday attire encouraged — bring your festive flair!Kick off the season with sparkle\, sips\, and the spirit of giving at this unforgettable evening.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/christmas-cocktails-charcuterie-2/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20251108T212116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T212116Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fun Day at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Fun Day at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is on Saturday\, December 13.  The event runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nJoin us for holiday treats\, beverages\, music\, and coloring/craft activities. Special guests\, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the museum from 1:00 to 2:00 PM that day. Free event. There will be specials on Gift Shop merchandise that day for your holiday shopping needs. \nFor more information call the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/holiday-fun-day-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260130T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185324Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, February 3 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/veterans-coffee-at-the-lyon-county-museum-4/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260130T224439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T224439Z
UID:24069-1771074000-1771084800@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tea and Sweets at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Tea and Sweets at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is on Saturday\, February 14 from 1:00-4:00 PM.  While enjoying tea\, lemonade\, and sweets\, you can make vintage Valentines.  Design ideas and supplies will be set out to create old-fashioned Valentines.  Tea and Sweets is free will donation.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/tea-and-sweets-at-the-lyon-county-museum-3/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260130T185918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T185918Z
UID:24065-1772544600-1772550000@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, March 3 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/veterans-coffee-at-the-lyon-county-museum-5/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T163018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163018Z
UID:24293-1775124000-1775318400@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall\, on April 2-4 to complete an Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt!  After counting eggs and bunnies in the exhibit galleries\, the completed scavenger hunt form can be turned in at the front desk for a treats! \nMuseum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM\, Saturday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM \nFor more information\, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/easter-egg-and-bunny-scavenger-hunt-at-the-lyon-county-museum/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260130T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T190023Z
UID:24067-1775568600-1775574000@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, April 7 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/veterans-coffee-at-the-lyon-county-museum-6/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160636Z
UID:24290-1775755800-1775763000@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:"The Road to 1776" Program and LCHS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“The Road to 1776” program and the Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday\, April 9 starting at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall.  This event is free will donation and open to the public. \n5:30 PM: Light Refreshments \n6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2025 Annual Report) \n6:30 PM: Program: “The Road to 1776” by Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul. \nAbout the Program: \nAt the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War in 1763\, Great Britain and the American colonies were on the best of terms. The war had strengthened their common identity and solidified the bonds of empire. \nYet at the same time\, the war also planted the seeds of mutual misunderstanding and suspicion. Just thirteen years later\, in 1776\, the American colonists declared their independence from Great Britain\, signaling their intent to permanently break the political bonds between them. \nWhat caused the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies to collapse so rapidly? \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Anita Gaul explains the steps that led from the war that fused the bonds of empire to the war that broke them forever. \nDr. Anita Gaul is an historian who currently teaches at Minnesota West Community & Technical College and whose work focuses on local and regional history. Her published works include The Women of Southwest Minnesota and the Great War (2018) and “Living in Perfect Harmony: A Multiethnic Catholic Parish on the Minnesota Prairie\, 1881-1910” in the Journal of American Ethnic History (2010). She was named the 2026 Minnesota West Outstanding Educator and is the winner of the 2026 Minnesota Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching. \nFor more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/the-road-to-1776-program-and-lchs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T202454Z
UID:24305-1776796200-1776799800@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota" Program
DESCRIPTION:Doug Ohman will present\, “Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota” at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall on Tuesday\, April 21 at 6:30 PM. \nThe 1930’s was an interesting time in our nation’s history.  President Roosevelt helped to create a series of economic programs to respond to the Great Depression. Historians have called it the “3 Rs”: Relief\, Recovery\, and Reform.   Explore the back roads of Minnesota\, State Parks\, and urban settings with historian and photographer Doug Ohman as he discovers and shares the legacy foot print that remains from the WPA\, PWA\, CCC\, NYA and the VCC. \nDoug Ohman has spent the past 30 + years photographing historic architecture and landscapes in Minnesota.  His work has been featured in books\, magazines and calendars.  Doug has spent the last twenty years selling photography art at local art & craft shows. \nAlong with being an independent photographer\, Doug is also a historian and public speaker.  His focus has been Minnesota history.  He gives public presentations to over 300 groups per/year and has been the featured host of eight PBS television programs.  His program:  Landmarks – Keeping history alive\, was nominated for a PBS Emmy in 2019. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-going-to-work-the-new-deal-in-minnesota-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194335Z
UID:24303-1777901400-1777908600@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Monday\, May 4 at 1:30 PM. We will have a special guest\, Linda Westrom\, joining us. She is the former president of the Minnesota Genealogical Society.\nThe genealogy club is open to anyone interested in learning and visiting with others on family history research. Light refreshments will be served. For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/genealogy-club-at-the-lyon-county-museum-6/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T193750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193750Z
UID:24296-1777987800-1777995000@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, May 5 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/veterans-coffee-at-the-lyon-county-museum-7/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260313T192737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T192737Z
UID:24320-1778610600-1778614200@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Reflections Series: "Halcyon Days: Leisure at Lake Shetek" Program
DESCRIPTION:Janet Timmerman will present\, “Halcyon Days: Leisure at Lake Shetek” at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall on Tuesday\, May 12 at 6:30 PM. \nNestled in Murray County\, Minnesota\, Lake Shetek holds a cherished spot in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Vacations\, picnics\, family gatherings\, and time at bible camps\, all create nostalgic memories at this peaceful lakeside haven. Stories of big fish\, plentiful wildlife and tales around the campfire are as much a man-made creation as a natural one. Amid the idyllic backdrop lies a sobering reality. Lake Shetek’s ecosystem is impacted by commercialized recreation and tourism. Despite vigilant efforts by residents and lake enthusiasts to address environmental degradation\, challenges persist. \n“Halcyon Days: Leisure at Lake Shetek” interweaves the rich tapestry of leisure history with the environmental realities of a prairie lake. It offers a compelling exploration of both nostalgia and the evolving landscape of Lake Shetek\, inviting readers to ponder the delicate balance between preservation and progress. \nJanet Timmerman has spent much of her life in Murray County. She is a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University and holds a master’s degree in history from Kansas State University. She has helped produce several publications about rural areas including Draining the Great Oasis: An Environmental History of Murray County\, Little by Little: The History of End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum\, and SSLRH essay series chapbooks\, “Draining the Great Oasis\,” and  “Red Earth\, White Road: The Joseph Laframboise Family in the U.S. Dakota War of 1862.” She and her husband\, Mark\, live on an acreage not far from the Murray County farm where she grew up. They are the third and fourth generations\, respectively\, to manage portions of their family’s farms. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/reflections-series-halcyon-days-leisure-at-lake-shetek-program/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194236Z
UID:24301-1780320600-1780327800@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, June 1 at 1:30 PM.  The genealogy club is open to anyone interested in learning and visiting with others on family history research. Light refreshments will be served. For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/genealogy-club-at-the-lyon-county-museum-5/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030118
CREATED:20260311T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193859Z
UID:24298-1780407000-1780414200@lyoncomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
DESCRIPTION:The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall is Tuesday\, June 2 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee\, water\, juice\, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  For more information\, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
URL:https://lyoncomuseum.org/event/veterans-coffee-at-the-lyon-county-museum-8/
LOCATION:Lyon County Historical Society Museum\, 301 West Lyon Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Program
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