Tea, Sweets, and Crafts at the Museum
2023-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Vietnam Veterans Panel
2023-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum is hosting a Vietnam Veterans Panel in connection with the new exhibit, The Vietnam War and Lyon County. The panel includes local Vietnam veterans: Dan Dybsetter, Dan Markell, Rich Maurer, Karl Porisch, and George Seldat. Panelists will discuss topics related to their service during the Vietnam War. This presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

"The War To End All Wars" The Movie
2023-11-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The “History Rocks” project is a collaboration between museums around the globe and the well-known Swedish rock band, Sabaton. Following years of hard work and research, the rock band has created “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” in partnership with Yarnhub, an animation studio focused on historical content. “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” is 67 minutes long and features the band’s music. It takes viewers on an educational journey through some of the most nail-biting WW1 stories.
Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall Screenings:
November 10, 11, 17, & 18 at 7:00 PM
Free will donation. Limited seating. Must register in advance by clicking on this link to fill out form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz9AqA7ElpQIE-1V_7VXer1CCeishLeCicB-cFqJb2JcsTOg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The 11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
2023-11-18 11:00 - 2023-12-30 17:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The 11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk opens at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, November 18. The trees and museum will stay decorated through December 30. 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 2023 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.
The museum will have extended hours during this time. The museum hours for November 18-December 30 are Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed on Sundays. The museum will be closed on Thursday, November 23, Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26.
For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Holiday Home Tour
2023-12-03 13:00 - 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 Museum and is on Sunday, December 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20/each. The tickets are on sale at the Lyon County Museum. The ticket book includes a description of each home along with a map. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall will be open from 12:00 PM to 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 Heritage Room holiday exhibit.
We thank the homeowners who make this event possible:
– Dennis and Carol White
– Lorraine Reiter and Dawn Lee
– Tim and Donna Swenson
For more information, please contact Jennifer at the Lyon County Museum by calling 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

Holiday Fun Day at the Museum
2023-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Holiday Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, December 9 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us for holiday treats and refreshments, lefse, live music, specials in the museum’s gift shop, crafts, and more. Special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the museum from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

Gold Star Family Program
2024-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is having a Gold Star Family Program on Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm in the conference room at the museum. On June 19, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam. Deb Ahmann, Tom’s sister, will share stories about her family and Tom’s life and service. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Photography of the Civil War
2024-01-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, is hosting David Johnston, the American History Story Teller on Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 pm. David Johnston will present on “Photography of the Civil War”. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

The Lyon County Museum is Closed on February 19
2024-02-19 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 February 19 for President’s Day.

Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Museum
2024-03-28 10:00 - 2024-03-30 16:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum on Thursday, March 28 – Saturday, March 30 during museum hours.
Visit the museum and grab a scavenger hunt sheet. After completing the scavenger hunt, turn in the sheet at the front desk for Easter candy.
Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

"The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota" Program and Annual Meeting
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
“The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” program and Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 11 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 (2023 Annual Report)
6:30 PM: Program: “The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” by Jim Roe

About the Presenter: Jim Roe has worked as a museum planner for most of his career. But when he gets the chance, he returns to his roots in Minnesota history. After completing a master’s degree in American Studies at the University of Minnesota, he joined the Minnesota Historical Society, where his work included researching, exhibit development, and several summers as a historic site interpreter. Later, he worked at the Science Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota Children’s Museum before starting a consulting business in 2002. He was born in Stearns County, grew up in Las Vegas, and currently lives in St. Paul, spending as much time as he possibly can at his cabin up north.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org

* The photograph is courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society Star Tribune Negatives Collection. Rally at the Capitol on January 21, 1985.

Escape Room at the Museum
2024-05-31 04:00 - 2024-10-25 18:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The theme for this year’s escape room at the Lyon County Museum is Game Show!
Registration is required, please click on the link below to sign up for your time slot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsFDlfoAdcQ1WHxT5Ik_JN-AZ9SgrTq1K93IjxCfpYRmoIcA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The escape room will run periodically through fall.

Joseph A. Amato Research Center Dedication and Program
2024-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Joseph A. Amato Research Center Dedication and ProgramLyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, MarshallThursday June 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM
From 6:00 to 6:30 PM, attendees may tour the newly dedicated Joseph A. Amato Research Center on the main floor of the Lyon County Museum. At 6:30 PM in the conference room on the 2nd floor, Joseph Amato will give the talk, “How Southwest Minnesota Became Home. Forty Years of Living in and Studying a Place”. The talk will be based on his forthcoming autobiography, Spring of Springs, one of recent treatments of self, as he will explain.
At the November 2023 board meeting, the LCHS Board of Directors approved naming the research room the Joseph A. Amato Research Center in recognition of Joe’s work in rural and regional history.
Free will donation and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Film Screening: 1963 Marshall High School Boys Basketball State Champions
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Lyon County Historical Society Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Film screening of “Beyond the Prize: The 1963 Marshall High School Boys Basketball State Champions” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 PM. The documentary was developed by Howard Lavick and the run time is 1 hour long. Q & A to follow the film. Free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580.
