Pipe Collection Exhibit
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesMark Schwanebeck is sharing a portion of his pipe collection at the Lyon County Museum on display now through June 15. The collection is located in the museum's Heritage Room on the main floor of the museum. The exhibit was
Time Travelers: From Here to There, Grades 1-3
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesFrom Here to There: The United States Post Office (USPO) was created on July 26, 1775, by decree of the Second Continental Congress. It was an innovative way to stay in touch with friends and family that lived far away
Time Travelers: From Here to There, Grades 4-6
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesFrom Here to There: The United States Post Office (USPO) was created on July 26, 1775, by decree of the Second Continental Congress. It was an innovative way to stay in touch with friends and family that lived far away
Lyon County’s 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesLyon County’s sesquicentennial is coming up in 2020. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall is hosting planning committee meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month. If you are interested in planning activities and a celebration for
Ice Cream Shop Floats Special
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesMay is Minnesota Museums Month! To celebrate, the Lyon County Museum is running a special on Schwan's ice cream floats on May 9 and May 23. On Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, May 23 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
WWII Prisoner of War Camps in Southern Minnesota
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesColleen Gengler will present on what camp life was like in three Prisoner of War camps in southern Minnesota including Fairmont, New Ulm, and Owatonna during the Second World War. Gengler's interest in the topic comes from her parents' use
Lyon County’s 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesLyon County’s sesquicentennial is coming up in 2020. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall is hosting planning committee meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month. If you are interested in planning activities and a celebration for
Caring for and Reading Old Photographs
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesLyon County Historical Society Executive Director, Jennifer Andries, will give a presentation on Caring for and Reading Old Photographs. Learn how to read old photographs as well as the care, handling, and storage of old photographs. Please bring in your
Pipe Collection Exhibit Reception and Program
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesDoors open at 6:00 pm to view the new exhibit featuring the pipe collection of Mark Schwanebeck. Mark will talk about his pipe collection at 6:30 pm. Mark is sharing a portion of his pipe collection at the Lyon County
Ice Cream Shop Floats Special
Lyon County Historical Society Museum 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesMay is Minnesota Museums Month! To celebrate, the Lyon County Museum is running a special on Schwan's ice cream floats on May 9 and May 23. On Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, May 23 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm,