Lyon County Museum

Time Travelers: From Here to There, Grades 1-3
2019-04-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
From 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 from you. Fascinating photos and stories tell the story of a simple letter in the mail system 100 years ago. Participants will create their own special design for the Museum Post Office.
Time Travelers Program, Grades 1-3
Free
Sign up is recommended by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
Parents and family members can join in on the fun!

Time Travelers: From Here to There, Grades 4-6
2019-04-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
From 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 from you. Fascinating photos and stories tell the story of a simple letter in the mail system 100 years ago. Participants will create their own special design for the Museum Post Office.
Time Travelers Program, Grades 4-6
Free
Sign up is recommended by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
Parents and family members can join in on the fun!

Lyon County's 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
2019-04-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Lyon 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 Lyon County’s 150th anniversary, attend to find out more information.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to get involved, please contact Jennifer Andries at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Ice Cream Shop Floats Special
2019-05-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
May 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, Schwans’ root beer or orange floats are $1.00 each in the the museum’s ice cream shop.

WWII Prisoner of War Camps in Southern Minnesota
2019-05-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Colleen 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 of POW labor on their farm south of Owatonna during the war years. In presentations of her family memoir, “Under Minnesota Skies,” the story of her father’s experience with POWs always generated questions and comments from many people who are not familiar with this part of Minnesota’ history.
From new research, Gengler will share stories from southern Minnesota camps as well as a few others and give background on WWII POWs in the United States. Minnesota had 19 branch camps overseen by the base camp at Algona, Iowa.
This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Caring for and Reading Old Photographs
2019-05-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Lyon 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 own photographs for discussion and learn how to properly preserve them for future generations to enjoy.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Pipe Collection Exhibit Reception and Program
2019-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Doors 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 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 put together by volunteers, Ann Carrow, Beverly Kenyon, and Barb Zick.
The exhibit features a wide array of collectible items featuring pipes and pipe accents. The collection includes figurines, pictures, dishes, flower vases, and many more interesting items…
The reception and program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
This exhibit is the first of collections displays to be featured at the Lyon County Museum.
The collection is on display now through June 15, so be sure to check it out!

Museum Closed for Memorial Day
2019-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

A Look Back at the 1950's Presentation by Lloyd Petersen
2019-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Lloyd Petersen will present on the era of Rock and Roll, poodle skirts, the Cold War, and more. The presentation will be held in the Lyon County Museum’s Schwan’s Ice Cream Shop.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Beneath the Same Stars: Fictionalizing the 1862 U.S. Dakota War
2019-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
In this captivating multimedia presentation Cole-Dai will tell a few stories behind her writing of the novel. She’ll lead her audience on a journey from a family cemetery in a dense woods in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; to the ruins of the Upper Sioux Agency near Granite Falls, Minnesota; to the kitchen table of a Dakota elder in Peever, South Dakota…. Along the way she’ll explore a largely forgotten history that still haunts this region of the country.
About the Author
Originally from Ohio, Phyllis Cole-Dai now resides with her scientist-husband, teenage son and two cats in a cozy 120-year-old house in Brookings, South Dakota. She has authored or edited nine books in multiple genres as well as four music albums. Her most recent book is Beneath the Same Stars, a novel of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War. Get a free sampler of her writing and music by joining her mailing list at phylliscoledai.com.
This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Community Collection: Fruits and Vegetables Display
2019-06-18 10:00 - 2019-10-31 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall, has a new temporary display that is on view now through October 31. The Community Collection: Fruits and Vegetables Display is located in the museum’s Heritage Room Exhibit. The display includes glass, porcelain, ceramics, cookbooks and other décor featuring fruits and vegetables. The display will incorporate fall fruits and vegetables décor this fall. Pieces are from the collection of community member, Mark Schwanebeck with supporting pieces from Marj Becker, Ann Carrow, Beverly Kenyon, and Barb Zick. All of whom volunteered their time to put the display together in the museum. For more information, call the museum at 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org.

Lyon County's 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
2019-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Lyon County’s sesquicentennial is coming up in 2020. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall is hosting planning committee meetings. If you are interested in planning activities and a celebration for Lyon County’s 150th anniversary, attend to find out more information.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to get involved, please contact Jennifer Andries at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Museum Closed for 4th of July
2019-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Thursday, July 4.

Ice Cream Shop Floats Special
2019-07-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
July is National Ice Cream Month! To celebrate, the Lyon County Museum is running a special on Schwan’s ice cream floats on July 18 and July 25.
On Thursday, July 18 and Thursday, July 25 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Schwan’s root beer or orange floats are $1.00 each in the museum’s ice cream shop.

2019 LCHS Annual Meeting
2019-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Cottonwood Community Center, 142 W Main St, Cottonwood, MN, 56229, United States
The Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is Thursday, October 17 at the Cottonwood Community Center in Cottonwood. Doors open at 5:30 pm, annual meeting at 6:00 pm, and keynote speaker at 6:30 pm. This event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
The keynote speaker is Norman Priebe. Norm grew up in Lyon County, and spent his childhood years in Marshall. He is a 1956 graduate of Marshall High School, and received his bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1986 from South Dakota State University in Brookings. Norm worked for 39 years for Sperry Univac, 15 in the Twin Cities, and 24 in the Salt Lake City area. Norm retired in 1996, and moved back to Minnesota, setting in the Alexandria area.
During his years in Lyon County, Norm was a curious youth with a camera and an eye for local industries and events. He will share many of his photographs from the early 1950’s, including scenes from the Great Northern and Chicago & Northwestern railroads, the Ryan Field airport in Marshall, the Marshall Municipal Utilities facility, and the old Second Street truss bridge near downtown Marshall.
Norm is a long-time member of the Minnesota Historical Society, as well as the Great Northern Railway Historical Society and the Chicago & Northwestern Historical Society. Norm and his wife Jeannette reside near Alexandria, Minnesota.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Andries at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Time Travelers: I Spy at the Museum
2019-10-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Time Travelers takes place on a Saturday, October-May, at the Lyon County Museum from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The themes and activities are related to history and LCHS exhibits and collections. Time Travelers is targeted to students in kindergarten through 6th grade and their families, but is open to all ages.
Cost: Classes are free. Sign up is recommended but not required by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
October Theme: I Spy at the Museum
Play a life-sized game of I Spy as you travel through time in the Lyon County Museum. Follow the clues and record your answers in your very own Time Traveler’s Journal!

Halloween Family Night at the Museum
2019-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Halloween Family Night at the Museum! The Lyon County Museum presents Halloween Family Night at the Museum, a non-scary Halloween family event. Wear your costumes and be prepared to have fun!
Scavenger Hunts
Fall Crafts
Coloring Activities
Cookie Decorating
$1.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats from the Ice Cream Shop
All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag!

Time Travelers: Thankful: History of Veteran's Day
2019-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Time Travelers takes place on a Saturday, October-May, at the Lyon County Museum from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The themes and activities are related to history and LCHS exhibits and collections. Time Travelers is targeted to students in kindergarten through 6th grade and their families, but is open to all ages.
Cost: Classes are free. Sign up is recommended, but not required by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
November Theme: Thankful: History of Veteran’s Day
Learn about the history of Veterans’ Day and participate in a fun activity to thank veterans for their service.

The 7th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
2019-11-16 10:00 - 2019-12-31 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The 7th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk opens at the Lyon County Museum on Saturday, November 16. The tree walk ends on December 31. View decorated trees by individuals, non-profit organizations, businesses, and service organizations.
To vote for you favorite(s), place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 groups with the most money in their box will win the 2019 tree walk. They will receive Marshall Chamber dollars.
All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history.
The trees are available to view during regular museum hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00-5:00
Thursday: 10:00-7:00
Saturday: 10:00-4:00
Sunday: Closed
The museum is closed on November 28 & 29 and December 25

Time Travelers: Gingerbread House and Ornament Decorating
2019-12-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Time Travelers takes place on a Saturday, October-May, at the Lyon County Museum from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The themes and activities are related to history and LCHS exhibits and collections. Time Travelers is targeted to students in kindergarten through 6th grade and their families, but is open to all ages.
Cost: Classes are free. Sign up is recommended, but not required by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
December Theme: Gingerbread House and Ornament Decorating
Come join the holiday fun! See decorations from yesteryear and make your own ornament or a simple gingerbread house!

Holiday Home Tour
2019-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Historical Society’s Holiday Home Tour is Sunday, December 8 in Marshall. The tour is 1:00-4:00 PM. The Holiday Home Tour is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society.
Tickets are $20/each and are available at the Lyon County Museum, Hy-Vee, and Coco Avenue. Limited amount of tickets sold.
The tour can be done in any order. The ticket book includes a description of each home and a map.
The Lyon County Museum will be open from Noon – 4:00 PM on the day of the tour for cookies and refreshments. The museum is decked out for the holidays. Check out the annual Christmas Tree Walk and the Heritage Room Christmas Display.
LCHS thanks the homeowners who make this event possible:
Derek and Raftyn Rignell
Steven Smisek
Stu and Barb Zick
Dr. Mary Hagan
For more information, please contact Jennifer at the Lyon County Museum by calling 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

Community Collection: Snowmen and Father Time Display
2020-01-21 10:00 - 2020-03-16 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Snowmen and Father Time display includes a vast collection of snowmen and father time collectables from the collection of Mark Schwanebeck. The display is located in the museum’s Heritage Room exhibit. The exhibit ends on March 31.
Museum Hours:
Monday: 10:00-5:00
Tuesday: 10:00-5:00
Wednesday: 10:00-5:00
Thursday: 10:00-7:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00
Saturday: 10:00-5:00
Sunday: Closed

Community Collection: How to Talk Minnesotan Display
2020-01-21 10:00 - 2020-03-16 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The How to Talk Minnesotan display includes books, posters, and other mementos related to the book and musical, How to Talk Minnesotan from the collection of Howard and Jody Mohr. The display is located in the museum’s entry. The exhibit ends on March 31.
Museum Hours:
Monday: 10:00-5:00
Tuesday: 10:00-5:00
Wednesday: 10:00-5:00
Thursday: 10:00-7:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00
Saturday: 10:00-5:00
Sunday: Closed

Time Travelers: History of Minnesota's Casserole: Hotdish!
2020-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Time Travelers takes place on a Saturday, October-May, at the Lyon County Museum from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The themes and activities are related to history and LCHS exhibits and collections. Time Travelers is targeted to students in kindergarten through 6th grade and their families, but is open to all ages.
Cost: Classes are free. Sign up is recommended, but not required by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
January Theme: History of Minnesota’s Casserole: Hotdish!
Chase away the winter chill and learn the history of a Minnesota favorite: Hotdish! Bring along your family’s favorite hotdish recipe to share. Our craft will be something you can use in your kitchen at home.

Time Travelers: Valentines' Day Tea Party
2020-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Time Travelers takes place on a Saturday, October-May, at the Lyon County Museum from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The themes and activities are related to history and LCHS exhibits and collections. Time Travelers is targeted to students in kindergarten through 6th grade and their families, but is open to all ages.
Cost: Classes are free. Sign up is recommended, but not required by calling 537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org the Friday before the class.
February Theme: Valentine’s Day Tea Party
It’s all about vintage Valentines fun! Join us for some Victorian games and an old fashioned tea party! We’ll make valentines to brighten the day for Marshall area senior citizens.

Lyon County Museum Closed
2020-03-17 10:00 - 2020-06-28 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum will be closed to the public until further notice. Email and phone messages will still be answered.

Lyon County Museum Reopens
2020-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum reopens on Monday, June 29!
