Victims of Foul Play: A True Story of One Man's Dark Secrets by Patricia Lubeck Author Talk
2021-10-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Patricia Lubeck will discuss her book “Victims of Foul Play: A True Story of One Man’s Dark Secrets” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St in Marshall on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 PM.

Description:
Clarence Larson married twice. Both of his wives met suspicious ends . . . and yet, he was never convicted of any crime. How can that be? In this masterful exploration of Larson’s life, historian Patricia Lubeck illuminates the failures of procedure and early forensic science that seemingly allowed a murderer to walk free. From the horrifying “accident” that killed his first wife Martha to the strange series of circumstances surrounding the “disappearance” of his second wife Jean, Victims of Foul Play paints a vivid portrait of a sinister man. Richly detailed, with information drawn from original source material and the author’s personal interviews with key players in Larson’s story, this chilling and compelling true crime story is a tribute to two women who deserve truth and justice.

About the Author:
Patricia Lubeck grew up in the small town of Echo, Yellow Medicine County Minnesota. She graduated from Echo High School, then moved to California where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California. Years later, she returned to Minnesota where she became the director of the Yellow Medicine County and Redwood County Museums. Her first book was published in 2012. She spends her time researching and writing true crime stories from Minnesota’s early history. She enjoys traveling and spending time in museums and historic places. History is important, must be preserved, and is meant to be shared.

This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Civil War Reproduction Quilt Raffle
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-12-13 12:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Historical Society is selling quilt raffle tickets at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Tickets are $5.00 each for the chance to win one Civil War reproduction quilt. The quilt was made and donated by Irene Hudspeth and is on display in the museum’s front entry. The drawing is Monday, December 13 at noon. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the District 80 Westerheim Township one-room schoolhouse located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. For more information: 507-537-6580.

Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum
2021-10-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Free event. All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Make & Take Crafts, Make & Take Coloring Activities, and $1.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats in the museum’s ice cream shop. For more information: 507-537-6580.

The 9th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
2021-11-20 10:00 - 2021-12-31 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The 9th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk opens at the Lyon County Museum on Saturday, November 20. The trees and museum will stay decorated through New Year’s Eve. View decorated trees by area families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and service organizations.

To vote for your favorite(s), place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 organizations/businesses with the most money in their boxes will win the 2021 tree walk.
There will be an online option to vote on the museum’s website.

All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the top 3 trees.
1st prize is $150 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 2nd prize is $100 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 3rd prize is $50 in Marshall Chamber Dollars.

Museum Hours November 20-December 31:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
The museum is closed on Thursday, November 25
The museum will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 26
The museum will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 24
The museum is closed on Saturday, December 25

Small Business Saturday Event at the Museum
2021-11-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Specials and Make and Take Craft event on Saturday, November 27 at the Lyon County Museum:
– 25% off total gift shop purchase
– BOGO: buy 1 get 1 Schwan’s ice cream novelty treat free
– Complementary cookies and hot apple cider
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Make and Take Craft
Melting Snowman! Join us to make a melting snowman out of putty and the included plastic accessories; then wait as the snowman melts into a puddle of goo. The cost of the kit is $5 each (funds from purchased kits will support programs at the museum)

Holiday Home Tour
2021-12-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Holiday Home Tour is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society and is Sunday, December 5, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20/each.
Tickets will be available soon at the Lyon County Museum, Hy-Vee, and Coco Avenue.
The ticket book includes a description of each home along with a map.
The Lyon County Museum will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 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 Heritage Room holiday exhibit.
We thank the homeowners who make this event possible:
– Redwood Lodge-Camden State Park (Tour Time 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, enter the park at the main entrance off of Hwy 23. Holiday Home Tour tickets will allow you to get into the park free)
– Stephen Fredrickson
– Paula and Jason Klein
– Dawn and Charles Deutz
For more information, please contact Jennifer at the Lyon County Museum by calling 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

Holiday Open House at the Museum
2021-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
We are hosting a Holiday Open House at the Lyon County Museum on Thursday, December 9 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Enjoy complementary cookies, hot apple cider and coffee. Make and take crafts will be available.
Howard and Linda Dahlager of Granite Falls will demonstrate how to make lefse and samples will be available.
30% off total gift shop purchase during the open house.
Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at the Museum
2022-04-14 10:00 - 2022-04-17 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Visit the Lyon County Museum on April 14, 15, 16, and 18 to complete an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!
After locating eggs in the exhibit galleries, the completed scavenger hunt form can be turned in at the front desk for an Easter treat bag!
Schwan’s ice cream novelties in the museum’s ice cream shop are buy one get one free!
Museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Sunday: Closed

Wedding Collection Exhibit
2022-06-01 10:00 - 2022-09-17 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum proudly presents a temporary exhibit showcasing wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, other formal wear, wedding accessories, and wedding photographs from the museum’s collection and on loan.
The exhibit opens on June 1 and will run through September 17. The exhibit is located in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the museum.
The museum is closed on Monday, July 4 and Monday, September 5.
For more information, please contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

"Sincerely Yours: The Art of Letter Writing"
2022-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Jody Mohr will present at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 PM.
The presentation will be held in the museum’s ice cream shop on the main floor. She will have a show and tell on old fashioned letters and present on the art of letter writing.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Escape the Schoolhouse Fundraiser
2022-10-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Lyon County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258
Gather family and friends for a team (max. 6 people) and enjoy an escape room challenge in a one room schoolhouse!
Your team will discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks to solve the schoolhouse mystery in a limited amount of time.
Cost: $25 per team. $20 per team for LCHS Members.
To reserve your time slot, please call the Lyon County Museum at (507) 537-6580.
Time slots are on a first come, first serve basis.
Time Slots both days:
10:00-10:30
10:45-11:15
11:30-12:00
12:15-12:45
1:00-1:30
1:45-2:15
2:30-3:00
3:15-3:45
4:00-4:30
4:45-5:15
5:30-6:00

Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum
2022-10-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum presents Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum, a non-scary Halloween family event. Wear your costumes and be prepared to have fun!
– Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
– Make & Take or Take & Make Crafts
– Make & Take or Take & Make
Coloring Activities
– $2.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats
in the Ice Cream Shop
All kids dress in costume will receive a treat bag!

"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Lutheran!"
2022-11-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Plan to join us to experience an educational and entertaining program presented by professional storyteller, Miss Pati Kachel. In this creative production of “Ya Sure, I’m A Norvegin Luteran”, Pati artistically weaves together songs, humor and historical information. She tells true stories about her courageous pioneering ancestors who immigrated from Norway to establish their homestead near Paynesville, Minnesota.

For nearly forty years, Pati has been traveling across the Midwest performing her original one-woman shows. She has delighted audiences at hundreds of churches, schools, libraries and Sons of Norway and Daughters of Norway Lodges. She has researched, written and performs over 40 different shows, but this is one of her most requested presentations.

To enrich the learning experience for her listeners, Pati also brings along an impressive tabletop exhibit of her family antiques and Norwegian handcrafted artifacts. Will even Norwegian bachelor farmers enjoy this show? Ya sure, you betcha!

Free event, light refreshments will be served.

"Uncovering and Saving History"
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Travel with Minnesota historian Doug Ohman as he chronicles lost relics and history. With the use of simple tools; a metal detector and camera, Doug has respectfully recovered and photographed artifacts that help us reconnect to our past. He will share his experiences, photos, stories and actual relics that will bring local history to life.
Free event, light refreshments will be served.

The 10th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
2022-11-19 11:00 - 2022-12-31 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
View decorated trees by area families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and service organizations inside at the Lyon County Museum.
To vote for your favorite(s), place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 organizations/businesses with the most money in their boxes will win the 2022 tree walk. To vote online, visit the museum’s website: www.lyoncomuseum.org

All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the top 3 trees.
1st prize is $150 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 2nd prize is $100 in Marshall Chamber Dollars 3rd prize is $50 in Marshall Chamber Dollars

Museum Hours: November 19 – December 31
Monday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday-Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
The Museum is closed on Thursday, November 24 and Monday, December 26

Tea, Sweets, and Crafts at the Museum
2023-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Drop in at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, February 18 1:00-4:00 PM for complimentary tea, lemonade, and sweets. Make and take or take and make craft activity stations will be set up including craft roses.

Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Museum
2023-04-06 10:00 - 2023-04-08 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Visit the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall, on April 6, 7, & 8 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 prize! Schwan’s ice cream novelties in the museum’s ice cream shop are buy one get one free! Museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and Sunday: Closed.

Escape Room at the Museum
2023-04-06 11:00 - 2023-05-28 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society Museum
Event Timing: April 2023
Event Address: Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN 56258
Contact us at (507) 537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
Fundraiser for the District #80 one room schoolhouse

Setting: It is March 1944. As World War II wears on across the globe, thankfully it has been a mild winter here in Lyon County. Following devastating storms in 1943 that destroyed many crops, there is hope for 1944. Although the draft is in full swing, the farm deferment will spare a farmer who produces 16 or more “war units” per year to remain at home and continue to produce food to support the war effort. Neighbors are planning their Victory Gardens as they learn of upcoming changes in the ration system.

Welcome to the _____________ home in Marshall, Minnesota, a typical home of the time. Johnny needs your help! His crime-fighting friend has been captured and the Golden Orb is missing. Find the mysterious Golden Orb, solve codes, follow instructions in the messages to save his hero in time for today’s movie matinee! You have 45 minutes.

Rules: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Only 4 people per team are allowed to compete for each time slot. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled start time.

Cost: $25.00 per team. Cash or Check (Made payable to Lyon County Museum)

Click on link to sign up:
Escape Room at the Museum

Book Talk: The Great Storm: Minnesota’s Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873
2023-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum will host a book talk featuring Kandiyohi County native, Carolyn Mankell Sowinski. She has written a book about a 3-day blizzard which occurred 150 years ago. In her book, The Great Storm: Minnesota’s Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873, Sowinski has identified 84 people from 31 counties in the state who died in this storm: men and women; children and babies; Civil War veterans and recent immigrants; homesteaders and villagers; state residents and visitors. Friends died together; neighbors died together; family members died together. Many died alone—suffering for one, two, or all three days.
In her presentation Sowinski will share the stories of five Lyon County victims: Marvin Chase, Loren Fox and daughter Winona, Asle Olsen, Miss Oleson. Sowinski will read excerpts about the storm, highlight some historic documents about the victims, and provide helpful hints when doing research.
The book talk will be at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 17, 2023. Sowinski will have books for sale at the event (cash or check). The author has five books about her ancestors and Minnesota history available on Amazon.com.

10 Year Anniversary Open House at the Lyon County Museum
2023-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
We are having a 10 year anniversary open house on Tuesday, May 16: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Program at 6:00 PM.
Join us for cake and ice cream. Register for door prizes.
6:00 PM: Executive Director, Jennifer Andries, will present on LCHS’s mission of preserving and sharing Lyon County’s history. A presentation of select artifacts and photographs from the collection will be shown.
Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street, Marshall, MN 56258
On May 16, 2013, we held our grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the historical society’s new museum in the former Marshall-Lyon County Library.

LCHS Annual Meeting and Program
2023-06-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us for the Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting and Program to be held on Thursday, June 1 at the Marshall-Lyon County Library
5:00-6:00 PM: Social Hour. Pizza Buffet Starts at 5:30 PM
6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2022 Annual Report)
6:30 PM: Program, LCHS President, Bill Palmer “The Value of Oral Histories and Conducting Interviews”
RSVP by May 30 is required. Meal: $13 per person for LCHS Members and $15 for non-members. Call 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

Tea Party at the Museum and Dollhouse Tour
2023-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us for a very special event on Saturday, June 10.
Tea Party at the Museum and Dollhouse Tour
1:00-2:30 PM: Tea Party at the Lyon County Museum (301 W Lyon St, Marshall) followed by Dollhouses and German Toys Tour at 3:00 PM at the home of Robin and Richard Banbury.
RSVP by June 8: 507-537-6580. Space is limited.
Adults: $10/Per Person
Children ages 5-15 FREE with Adult Purchase
Enjoy tea, lemonade and light refreshments, and a few party games. Come dressed in your finest hats, gloves, heels, and pearls should you choose. A small prize will be given for the most interesting hat.
Great event for mothers and daughters or group of friends!

Closed July 3 & 4
2023-07-03 10:00 - 2023-07-04 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

The Vietnam War and Lyon County Exhibit Preview Open House
2023-08-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is opening a new exhibit, The Vietnam War and Lyon County, in August. On Tuesday, August 8 from 1:30-4:00 PM, an exhibit preview open house will be held for all veterans and their family members along with active service men and women. At 2:00, local Vietnam veterans will share how they participated in the exhibit. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Escape the Schoolhouse Fundraiser
2023-08-11 10:00 - 2023-08-12 19:00 | Lyon County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258
August 11 & 12 at the one room schoolhouse on the Lyon County Fairgrounds
Gather family and friends for a team (max. 6 people) and enjoy an escape room challenge in a one room schoolhouse!
Your team will have 30 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks to escape the schoolhouse!
Cost is $25 per team. Cash or check (checks made payable to Lyon County Museum)
To reserve your time slot, click on the link (Escape Room Registration) below:
Escape Room Registration

Arts & Living History Festival
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Park
Saturday, September 30 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Liberty Park in Marshall

Veterans Coffee
2023-10-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, October 3 at 1:30 pm. The monthly coffee is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.

Dinner with the Doll's
2023-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Join us on Friday the 13th in the basement of the Lyon County Museum as we celebrate Halloween like its never been celebrated before. Dinner with your best friends, and the dolls, maybe some ghosts too?

Tickets required and are very limited for this special event. They are available to purchase at the museum. The cost is $75 each (includes dinner & mini cocktail pairing – cash bar for cocktail hour will be available.) Black attire requested.
All proceeds of this event will go towards Lyon County Historical Museum

Halloween Family Fun Day at the Lyon County Museum
2023-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, October 28 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Free event. All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Crafts, Coloring Activities, and $2.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats in the museum’s ice cream shop. For more information: 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org
