Marion Historical Society & Marion Heritage Center

Marion Historical Society & Marion Heritage Center 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.

The Marion Heritage Center is proud to host the "America 250 Salute to the Flag" on Flag Day, June 14, at the Green Bloc...
05/28/2026

The Marion Heritage Center is proud to host the "America 250 Salute to the Flag" on Flag Day, June 14, at the Green Block affront the Museum, 590 10th Street, in Marion.
A Civil War Encampment will envelope the grounds with soldiers of the War Between the States clashing in skirmishes and inviting the public to join with them in the camp and feel what life was like for warriors 165 years ago as our nation fought for the principles on which it was founded.
The Marion Community Band will also be performing a concert of patriotic music under the Big Top tent, and the event concludes with a rousing Parade of Flags as the history of our nation is told through its banners and ensigns.
Join us for a rally around the flag in celebration of our nation's 250th birthday year and the 165th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War.
Camp opens at 10:00a.m. June 14, skirmish scheduled for 1:00p m. and Patriotic Concert and Parade of Flags at 2:00p.m.
God bless America!

Happy United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Museums Day!
05/18/2026

Happy United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Museums Day!

Riding off into the sunset after a successful day at the Heritage Center educating the people of Marion about the Iowans...
05/16/2026

Riding off into the sunset after a successful day at the Heritage Center educating the people of Marion about the Iowans of Pearl Harbor on Armed Forces Day.

Our favorite veteran (on far right) with recruits at the Marion Heritage Center World War II Re-enactment for Armed Fore...
05/16/2026

Our favorite veteran (on far right) with recruits at the Marion Heritage Center World War II Re-enactment for Armed Foreces Day Saturday May 16 in Marion.

World War II comes to the Marion Heritage Center! The Art of War during the Marion Arts Festival. Armed Forces Day 9:0...
05/16/2026

World War II comes to the Marion Heritage Center! The Art of War during the Marion Arts Festival. Armed Forces Day 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. May 16, 2026.

May 16 is also Armed Forces Day and the Heritage Center is hosting a special Pearl Harbor Memorial Service and World War...
05/07/2026

May 16 is also Armed Forces Day and the Heritage Center is hosting a special Pearl Harbor Memorial Service and World War II re-enactment on the green block affront the museum.
The public may walk into an authentic installation of a World War II era camp and re-enactors as soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the war, invite the public to join in drills as they prepare for battle.
The Memorial Service will honor the fifty-five Iowans who historian David Wendell has researched and identified as having lost their lives in service to freedom at Pearl Harbor.
Ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 9:00a.m. May 16 and the re-enactment continues throughout the day to 4:00p.m.
Remember Pearl Harbor... and the Iowans who paid the highest price for your freedom on that tragic Day of Infamy.

Historian David Wendell's exhibit of autographed models honoring Iowa's astronauts has come down to be replaced by other...
05/07/2026

Historian David Wendell's exhibit of autographed models honoring Iowa's astronauts has come down to be replaced by other works of art that are going up at the Heritage Center for this year's "Art By Your Neighbors" display which opens May 16 during the Marion Arts Fair.

The Marion Heritage Center is becoming a refuge of art for the community with the installation of "Art By Your Neighbors...
05/07/2026

The Marion Heritage Center is becoming a refuge of art for the community with the installation of "Art By Your Neighbors." opening May 16 during the Marion Arts Fair.
A judged exhibition, guests may vote for their favorite work of art and view a selection of masterpieces by the city's most talented artisans.
Stop by and view the collection... no harm no fowl... actually, beautiful fowl, as seen in this image from the gallery's display!

The Marion Heritage Center is transforming into the largest art gallery in the community with the installation of artwor...
05/07/2026

The Marion Heritage Center is transforming into the largest art gallery in the community with the installation of artwork for the "Art By Your Neighbors" exhibit opening May 16 during the Marion Arts Fair.
Art pieces include traditional two dimensional works of oils, pastels, and acrylics as well as three dimensional pieces such as this one that greets visitors to the museum's galleries (the one in the center... there's only one dummy in this picture)!
"Art By Your Neighbors" is a judged exhibition and guests may vote for their favorite work of art... the two figures flanking the one in the center aren't entered in the contest, but if they were, they undoubtedly would win!
See you at the Art Fair!

04/03/2026

RUMMAGE SALE at
Marion Heritage Center
Saturday, April 25
8 am to 5 pm

590 10th Street, Marion
(corner of 10th Street and 6th Avenue

Something for everyone from new to vintage. Items include two Model T coils, whist card holder set, picnic basket, Life wooden crate, framed prints & pictures, lava lamp, antique washboards, globe, books, furniture, MHS year books, Woodward sugar stick wooden box, miscellaneous glassware, china, linens and much more being unpacked.

All proceeds go to the Marion Heritage Center for the
preservation of Marion's history.

Address

590 10th Street
Marion, IA
52302

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13194476376

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