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Marion Historical Society & Marion Heritage Center

Name: Marion Historical Society & Marion Heritage Center
Address: 590 10th Street, Marion, IA, 52302, US
Telephone: +13194476376
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Oldest building in Uptown Marion's square c.1850s, the Marion Heritage Center was a Methodist church until 1875. Public non-profit 501(c)3.

Today it serves as a center to showcase Marion's history & culture. The Marion Heritage Center was originally a church building used by the Methodists from the 1850s until 1875. Today it serves as a community center for educational programs, historical displays, art exhibits, and cultural events for audiences of all ages. Displays showcase the history of Marion and its citizens, while lectures and workshops provide insights into our past.

10/02/2026

🍂 Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time to gather around for our favorite comfort food! 🥣

Join us at the Marion Heritage Center & Museum for our Annual Soup Supper Fundraiser. Come enjoy an all you can eat meal featuring 8 different kinds of homemade soup, fresh baked bread, beverages, and delicious desserts. It’s the perfect way to warm up on a Sunday evening while supporting our mission to preserve and share Marion’s incredible history.

📅 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 590 10th Street, Marion

🎟️ Tickets:

$10 per Individual (Kids under 6 eat FREE!)

$25 per Family (Admission for your entire household)

Make sure to grab your advance tickets by Thursday, October 22! You can reserve your spot online right here: https://marionheritagecenter.org/exhibits-events/soup-supper/

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍲🍞

10/01/2026

Do you need a quilt outing for inspiration? There is still plenty of time to check this out at the Marion Heritage Museum! Quilts from the Stitchers of Iowa group are included in this display!
America Shines Quilt Display
Continues through October 24 during normal hours.
Marion Historical Society & Marion Heritage Center

09/21/2026

The weather did not cooperate for an outdoor concert by the Cactus Quintet...but the Marion Heritage Center, 590 10th St. is privileged to be the Back Up location for Music for Marion tomorrow, September 22nd at Noon.

As a bonus, you can view our beautiful Quilt Display either before or after the concert. Always free at the Heritage Center! Hope to see you Tuesday!

09/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for the parade and to visit us at the Heritage Center!

As a reminder, our Quilt Display is now OPEN!

Stop by Thursday-Saturday from 1-4 PM through October 24th to see these magnificent pieces of art, and check out the museum while you're at it! As always, admission is free!

09/11/2026

Our Quilt Display, in partnership with Quilts of Valor and Jill Rickles of Inspired to Sew, goes on display tomorrow, September 12th!
Come on down to the Marion Heritage Center and get a closer look at these amazing works of art!

09/05/2026

We're getting ready for something special at the Marion Heritage Center.

Our team has been busy setting up the display stands and preparing for our upcoming Quilt Display that will be opening on September 12th! We can't wait to share some beautiful pieces of local artistry with you all.

Stop by on September 12th to say hello and enjoy the stories stitched into each quilt.

See you soon Marion!

08/22/2026

Check out our upcoming collaboration with the Marion Public Library in September!

The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

08/17/2026

📰 August 2026 Newsletter Now Available!

Catch up on all the latest updates from the Marion Historical Society, and get ready for what's coming next!

📣 Upcoming Event: Join us on Saturday, September 19th at 11:00 AM in the Community Room of the Marion Library for a special visit from the Revolutionary War General our city was named after, the legendary "Swamp Fox" himself! He'll be there to teach everyone about his early life, how he earned his nickname, and will be hosting an interactive Q&A session.

You can read the full newsletter online at www.marionheritagecenter.org or by flipping through it below, to see everything we've been up to and what's next.

For membership information, you can reach us at 319-447-6376 or [email protected]

07/26/2026

It is with sadness that it must be herewith announced the passing of Wally Funk, the female astronaut candidate of the Mercury Space Program who aced all physical and mental exams equal to the male candidates, but was refused flight into Space by NASA. She was featured in a recent presentation at the Heritage Center and this signed aircraft model shown by a local historian who asked her to autograph it, continues that pioneering legacy. May she rest in peace... high in the sky... her favorite place to be.

07/11/2026

The 334th BSB of the Iowa National Guard opened up their trucks and military vehicles for public inspection (and for children of all ages to climb up inside) during the America 250 Touch-a-Truck affront the Heritage Center on July 11. Long lines formed in front of all vehicles and crowds filled the trucks and tractors and motorcoaches throughout the duration of the event.

Address

590 10th Street
Marion, IA
52302

Opening Hours

Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13194476376

Website

http://www.marionheritagecenter.org/

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