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Reopening: What to Expect & How to

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A Word From Our Director…

Covid-19 has changed us all. Whether we like it or not, things are not going to be the same for a long time, maybe ever. Because we are who we are, the impact of the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak in our county is something we know; and we certainly hope that 100 years from now, the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak will have been a national story, with little local consequence. Although we miss seeing visitors, researchers, and certainly our members and friends, we want to do our part.

The Museum will reopen on July 7, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back, but without risking your health or ours. Please come see us. Come see the changes we have made to our exhibits. Drop in to say hello and let us give you a tour. But please know that we have expectations. We expect you to wear a mask. We expect you to use our hand sanitizer. We expect you to maintain safe physical distance from us – for now, we will forgo the hugs! Rest assured we will extend the same courtesy to you. Warmest regards,

~ Linda Rippy, Executive Director

The Museum will be back to its regular operational hours starting Tuesday, July 7th. We have been working on many new projects inside the Museum, so there will be plenty of new exhibits to see and history to learn! Our top priority is the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers. To ensure that your Museum experience is enjoyable and safe, see the information below on the safety measures we have in place per the recommendations of the CDC and Indiana Department of Health.

Important to Note: Our Children’s Farmers Market play area and Train Room will remian closed for now, we apologize for the inconcenience.

2018 Highlights

“A Night to Remember” in Downtown Plymouth

The Marshall County Museum & Tri Kappa Sorority hosted a”Night to Remember” featuring historical presentations at several stops & refreshments like hot buttered popcorn at the Rees or a root beer float at People’s Drug Store.

Foker Stonework Tour in Argos

The Marshall County Museum hosted a tram tour of Argos homes featuring the amazing stonework of William Lake Foker in July. Seven trams filled with interested onlookers were entertained & educated about these beautiful bungalow homes prominently built over four decades in the early 1900s. Argos will celebrate this piece of history for years to come!

Potawatomi Visit the Native American Room

Potawatomi tribe members from California make an annual trip to the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis & Marshall County to remember what their great, great, great grandparents endured along the Trail of Death. These special guests visited the Native American Exhibit at the Marshall County Museum in late June.

2019 Highlights

2018 Highlights

2017 Highlights

Brown Bag Lunch Program
Premiere of “County of Champions” Sports Room
Fun School Tours

“Rooted in Marshall County: The Rich History of the Family Farm” Video Interview
Member of the Month Program
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Event

2017 Ghost Walk
Architectural Tours – Downtown Church History
Mayor’s Roundtable

2019 Highlights

Brown Bags for 2019
Premiere of “County of Champions” Sports Room
School Tours

2018 Highlights

“Rooted in Marshall County: The Rich History of the Family Farm” – video
Rees Theatre Update 2018
Member of the Month Program
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Event

2017 Highlights

Ghost Walk – 2017
Architectural Tours – Downtown Church History
Mayor’s Roundtable – 2017

2016 Highlights

2015 Highlights

2014 Highlights

Bicentennial Bison
Bicentennial Quilt
Bicentennial Torch Relay

Architectural Tours – Downtown Block
Blueberry Sculpture Reveal

2014 Indiana Historical Society Award
“Recording the American Perspective” WWII Video Interview

2016 Highlights

Bicentennial Bison
Bicentennial Quilt
Bicentennial Torch Relay

2015 Highlights

Architectural Tours – Downtown Block
Blueberry Sculpture Reveal

2014 Highlights

2014 IHS Award
“Recording the American Perspective” – WWII Video