Lyon County Museum Closed
2025-12-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is Closed on Wednesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2025-12-25 10:00 - 16:00
The Lyon County Museum is Closed on Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2026-01-01 10:00 - 16:00
The Lyon County Museum is closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day.

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-01-05 13:30 - 15:30
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, January 5 at 1:30 PM. The genealogy group will meet to discuss how to preserve family stories. Attendees will share tips on how to interview family members and develop a list of questions to use when preserving family stories and history. Please come ready to discuss the successes and challenges you have experienced when interviewing family members. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-01-06 13:30 - 15:30
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, January 6 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.

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-02-02 13:30 - 15:00
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, February 2 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
2026-02-03 13:30 - 15:00
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.

Tea and Sweets at the Lyon County Museum
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00
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.

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, March 2 2 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
2026-03-03 13:30 - 15:00
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.

Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum
2026-04-02 10:00 - 2026-04-04 16:00
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!
Museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-04-07 13:30 - 15:00
Note: For the month of April, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, April 7 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
2026-04-07 13:30 - 15:00
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.

"The Road to 1776" Program and LCHS Annual Meeting
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30
“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.
5:30 PM: Light Refreshments
6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2025 Annual Report)
6:30 PM: Program: “The Road to 1776” by Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul.
About the Program:
At 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.
Yet 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.
What caused the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies to collapse so rapidly?
In 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.
Dr. 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.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Reflections Series: "Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota" Program
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30
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.
The 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.
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 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Genealogy Club at the Lyon County Museum
2026-05-04 13:30 - 15:30
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
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
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
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

Reflections Series: "Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart" Program
2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:30
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
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.

Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum
2026-06-02 13:30 - 15:30
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.
