BOYS IN BLUE: The Grand Army of the Republic Traveling Exhibit

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

The traveling exhibit, BOYS IN BLUE: The Grand Army of the Republic, A Civil War Veterans’ Organization opens March 1 at the Lyon County Museum.  The exhibit runs until June 1.  The traveling exhibit was organized by the Siouxland Heritage

5 Year Anniversary Open House

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

The Lyon County Museum opened in the former Marshall-Lyon County Library building in May of 2013. Join us for a 5 year anniversary open house on Thursday, May 17, 4:30-7:00 pm.  A short program at 5:30 pm. Cake, refreshments, and

Victorian Social Media & Tea

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

Victorian Social Media and Tea is on Saturday, May 19 from 1:00-4:00 at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Discover how friends and family connected within their social networks in the late 1800’s.  Free activities include personalizing

Tenement Life for the Immigrants in New York City, 1890s

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

Dr. Mary Jones, Director of Extended Learning & Academic Outreach at SMSU, will present on Tenement Life for the Immigrants in New York City, 1890s on Tuesday, May 22 at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall.  The

The Pioneers of Lyon County

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

Lyon County Historical Society Executive Director, Jennifer Andries, will present on The Pioneers of Lyon County on Tuesday, May 29 at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall.  The program starts at 6:30pm.  With Lyon County’s sesquicentennial coming

Lyon County’s 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

Lyon County’s sesquicentennial is coming up in 2020.  The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall is hosting a planning committee meeting on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 pm. If you are interested in planning activities and a celebration

Minnesota 1st Volunteer Regiment Reenactor

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, will host David Johnson on Monday, June 4 at 6:30 pm.  David Johnson is a Historical Reenactor who will tell the story from the perspective of an eye witness of the Minnesota

Symbol of Freedom Traveling Exhibit

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

The traveling exhibit, Symbol of Freedom, opens June 14 at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall.  The exhibit runs until September 8.  The traveling exhibit was organized by the Siouxland Heritage Museums, Sioux Falls, SD.  For more

Time Travelers: Solving a Museum Mystery, Grades 1-3

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

A short walking tour of Marshall will provide clues for participants to a mystery about the Museum. Critical thinking, exercise, and laughter are wonderful ways to solve a mystery!   Time Travelers Program, Grades 1-3 Free Sign up is recommended

Time Travelers: Solving a Museum Mystery, Grades 4-6

Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United States

A short walking tour of Marshall will provide clues for participants to a mystery about the Museum. Critical thinking, exercise, and laughter are wonderful ways to solve a mystery!   Time Travelers Program, Grades 4-6 Free Sign up is recommended