Marion County Historical Society

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 19th Annual “A Night at Heritage Hall,” hosted by the Marion County Historical Society on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This unique event invites you to explore the intriguing, dimly lit museum with flashlights, where you’ll encounter captivating historic personalities and uncover … Continue reading A Night at Heritage Hall →

Heritage Hall Entrance Heritage Hall and Wyandot Popcorn Museum will open for the season on April 30, 2025. Wednesday - Sunday Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Admission: Adults are $8, seniors are $7, children grade K-12 are $4, and under five are free. We will be open Wednesday through Sunday through October and resume … Continue reading Museum Open Regular Hours →

Linn School is located approximately two miles north of Marion on Route 4. The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1897 and served students up to the eighth grade.  It was rescued and restored through the partnership of the purchasers and donors, Merle and Oliver Hamilton, the Marion Historical Society, and Quality Masonry Company, Inc. of … Continue reading Linn School Opens for the Season →

The 175th Marion County Fair will take place June 30 - July 5. The Marion County Historical Society will again give free tours at the Log House on Pioneer Green. Since the pandemic, we stopped hosting a traditional bake sale, which took place during the fair, and moved to a "Non-Bake Sale Bake Sale."  This … Continue reading Non-Bake Bake Sale →

  The Marion County Historical Society is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Lucky Duck Race, a fun event for the community. Join us in August* 2025 at the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. While you don't need to be present to win, you do need to purchase a duck or several to enter the race. … Continue reading Lucky Duck Race →

Join The Marion County Historical Society for special events taking place during the Marion Popcorn Festival.

Heritage Hall and Wyandot Popcorn Museum will open on Weekends only, beginning November 1, 2025 - November 23, 2025.  Saturday and Sunday Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Admission: Adults are $8, seniors are $7, children grade K-12 are $4, and under five are free. We will close for the season to begin resetting exhibits … Continue reading Museum Opens on Weekends Only →

Guests will dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in the White House with former United States Presidents.

Our office will be closed as we spend time with our families and friends this holiday. The office will reopen in January 2026.