Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-05-04 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
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.
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.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-05-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
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.

Reflections Series: "Halcyon Days: Leisure at Lake Shetek" Program
2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
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.
Nestled 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.
“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.
Janet 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.
The 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

Reflections Series: "Hidden Histories of the American Revolution" Program
2026-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Erin Makela will present, “Hidden Histories of the American Revolution” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM.
About the Program:
Ever wonder what gets left out of the history books? Want to know more about the American Revolution as America celebrates her 250th? Come and learn about some of the Hidden Histories of the American Revolution with local author, Erin Makela, as she explores some of the events and people- like Benedict Arnold and the Christmas Riot at Fort Ticonderoga-that she used for her novels.
Erin Makela is an author and educator based in Worthington, MN. Erin published her first novel, Worthy of Trust, last year, and its sequel, Enterprising and Dangerous will be published this spring, and both follow the journey of Whitley Endicott through the American Revolution. Whether she is plotting her next novel or her next travel adventure, Erin is sure to have a good book and mug of tea close by.
The 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

Lyon County Museum Closed
2026-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Reflections Series: "Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart" Program
2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Sarah Peterson will present on her book, “Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM.
About the Program:
The book, Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart by Sarah Peterson was recently published in February by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.
The book highlights celebrated dishes from Peterson’s recipe box—and collects stories from other passionate home cooks who opened their kitchens to share their own tried-and-true recipes. Peterson takes readers along as she visits, cooks, and bakes with friends old and new to present a smorgasbord of family favorites. She serves up stories about the people behind the dishes and offers special tips and tricks from the keepers of these recipes.
From straightforward comfort food like church egg dish or meatloaf muffins to special-occasion dazzlers like sandwich loaf or potica, this collection invites readers to embrace the opportunity to “dish and tell”—and discover why these vintage recipes deserve a spot at the table.
Sarah Peterson is a communications professional and creator of Vintage Dish and Tell, a blog about cherished family recipes. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, she blends her love of food and storytelling through both her work and her writing. Learn more at vintagedishandtell.com.
The 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

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-06-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, 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.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-06-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
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.

The Declaration of Independence and Liberty, Then and Now
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
In partnership with the Lyon County Museum, Braver Angels of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota Humanities Center presents a series of community conversations throughout the state in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation series, titled “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty, Then and Now,” is meant to bring Minnesotans together, to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the importance of these principles in our daily lives, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future.

Come gather with neighbors at the Lyon County Museum for a facilitated discussion grounded in curiosity, respect, honesty, and active listening to deepen understanding. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Dinner will be served from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
https://www.mnhum.org/event/marshall-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/

Lyon County Museum Closed
2026-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-07-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Minnesota
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, July 6 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.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-07-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, July 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.

Reflections Series: "America 250" Program
2026-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Doug Ohman will present, “America 250” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM.
Enjoy an historic journey with storyteller/historian, Doug Ohman as he shares stories and photos that help tell the amazing tale of America’s birth. Doug will focus on the men and women who were the visionaries for our great country in its earliest beginnings. The rich story of America will entertain and inspire each of us and help us appreciate the country we call home.
Doug 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.
Along 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.
The 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.

"Family History: Fact or Fiction" Program by Sarah Lockwood
2026-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, August 3 at 1:30 PM. Sarah Lockwood will be back to talk about “Family History: Fact or Fiction”
About the Program: Our family histories can be compiled from many different sources. Some information passes down by word of mouth, some can be authenticated by certificates or other documentation, and some can be gleaned from others’ work. Learn how to polish your family history to become a verifiable and accurate source of which you can be proud.
About 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.
Genealogy Club is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-08-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, August 4 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.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-09-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, September 1 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.

"Introduction to Scandinavian Digital Archives" Program by Sarah Lockwood
2026-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, October 5 at 1:30 PM. Sarah Lockwood will be back to talk about “Introduction to Scandinavian Digital Archives”
About the Program: Learn about the digital archives of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. They have rich resources, but can be frustrating to navigate. This presentation will share tips to help you with your learning curve.
About 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.
Genealogy Club is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
