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City of Marion Historical Museum In the 1880s the Baptist Tabernacle Church was built and remained an active church until 1956 when the church was deeded over to be a museum.

The museum is open May through October and by appointment during the off-seasons. City of Marion Historical Museum
Policy for donations of objects

The purpose of this organization is:
1. To preserve the natural and human history of Marion County and the surrounding area.
2. To conserve the collections in the Marion Historical Museum.
3. To interpret the story of the people who have lived here through the collections, through research and educational programs.
4. To involve the community in the understanding of and the appreciation of its heritage. Acquisition guidelines
Thank you for considering a donation to the museum. Please review the following guidelines for museum acquisitions:
1. The item(s) must be consistent with and relevant to the state purpose of the museum.
2. Primary consideration will be given to the museum’s ability to provide proper care and storage for any object. No item(s) will be considered for acquisition if future care and preservation needs exceed the museum’s resources. Donations that that include financial support for long-term storage and preservation are encouraged.
3. Items must have a clear title and be free of copyright restrictions.
4. Donors must provide verifiable record of authenticity and provenance for all proposed donations.
5. A 30-day examination period may be requested for any proposed acquisition.
6. All acquisitions are to outright and unconditional. The museum cannot guarantee that objects donated will be placed on exhibition or that they will be displayed or stored in a single collection. The Marion Historical Museum encourages donations but artifacts must follow the acquisition guidelines. Each artifact must show how it is relevant to Marion County history. The Marion Historical Museum holds the right to deny or donate any acquisitions that do not follow the acquisition guidelines.

This coming Tuesday, Oct. 20th, the library is hosting a talk!
10/17/2026

This coming Tuesday, Oct. 20th, the library is hosting a talk!

Good afternoon,I couldn't help sharing this gem of a photo titled, "A Secret I Will Keep. " Such adorable girls and look...
10/17/2026

Good afternoon,

I couldn't help sharing this gem of a photo titled, "A Secret I Will Keep. " Such adorable girls and look at those dresses with the "puffy" sleeves..

I wonder who these little girls were. (Year Unknown.)

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Good morning,How is everyone today?i was looking through old photos and came across this group snapshot, taken by Master...
10/16/2026

Good morning,

How is everyone today?

i was looking through old photos and came across this group snapshot, taken by Master Photographer, Les Broadstreet. It is titled, "Marion Hospital Party," dated May 12, 1940.

Notice the young'uns sitting up front by the curb. Big group shots are hard to take, especially with all ages. I think Les did a fabulous job.

Do you recognize anyone in these photos? If so, please comment below.

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Today we are celebrating National Dessert Day!Ever since I was a little girl, I have memories of my Granny Broadstreet s...
10/14/2026

Today we are celebrating National Dessert Day!

Ever since I was a little girl, I have memories of my Granny Broadstreet serving her mouthwatering cobbler recipe. My father was always the first person to line up at the dessert table and partake in a little slice of heaven on earth. Just don’t forget the scoop of chilled ice cream!

Granny’s peach cobbler was served at all of our family gatherings and church potluck dinners. There is nothing better than this sweet and delectable comfort food, using simple ingredients a person may already have in their kitchen pantry. One thing was for certain, when Granny’s cobbler was served there were no leftovers at the end of the day.

As a young girl, when I visited her in the summertime, I was captivated watching her make recipes from scratch. Granny was small in stature, but had grown up on a farm outside of Ramona, KS, cooking for her father and three burly brothers. As my dad used to say “Granny could cook for an army, and still have leftovers.”

In middle school, Granny felt I was old enough to be taught her baking methods. Some of my best memories were spending time in her hot, country kitchen, standing over the counter and learning how to properly knead dough and roll it out. We would have the north window propped open for some fresh air. I loved hearing her stories of days gone by.

I still remember when I moved into my studio apartment my freshman year of college. I was feeling a bit lonely, and went to check my mailbox. Granny had sent me a handwritten letter with a recipe card for her homemade Peach Cobbler. That was a special moment for me. Of course, I baked some cobbler the next time my family came for a visit!

To this day, I still have her recipe, carefully tucked in my antique recipe box. It's so simple and easy to prepare. For my family’s Easter get together, I decided to alter the recipe adding scrumptious blueberries to the mix. I invite you to try my Granny’s recipe for your own gathering, but don’t forget the dollop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients:
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Sugar
½ Tsp. Baking Powder
½ Tsp. Salt
1 Egg
1 Stick Real Butter
1 - 16 Oz. Pkg. Frozen Sliced Peaches
1 - 12 Oz. Pkg. Frozen Blueberries

Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add 1 raw egg, and stir until crumbly. In a casserole dish, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the frozen peaches and frozen blueberries into the pan. Stir lightly. Put the crumbly mixture over the frozen fruit, spreading evenly. Melt the stick of butter and pour evenly over the crumbly flour mixture. (I sprinkled some cinnamon over the top, my own preference)

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot or cold with ice cream. (Serves 10 - 12)

I hope you will try my tasty cobbler recipe and savor Dessert Day with me.

Signing off,

Jennifer Broadstreet Hess
Museum Volunteer

Found this gem today.
10/13/2026

Found this gem today.

Congrats to Class of 2006 for winning the Marion Historical Museum class competition during Old Settler's Day! They won ...
10/10/2026

Congrats to Class of 2006 for winning the Marion Historical Museum class competition during Old Settler's Day! They won with 16 people from their class coming in to sign their names. Class of 1996 came in a close second with representatives from 1976, 1971, and 1966 also stopping in. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Good morning,Today we are sharing a very aged, faded photo of Marion National Bank. (Year unknown). I enjoy all the deta...
10/10/2026

Good morning,

Today we are sharing a very aged, faded photo of Marion National Bank. (Year unknown). I enjoy all the detail on these old buildings and seeing how the people dressed back then. It must have been a cool weather kind of day too.

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How is everyone doing today? I was looking through archived photos today and this one caught my fancy. I spy Marion Lumb...
10/09/2026

How is everyone doing today?

I was looking through archived photos today and this one caught my fancy. I spy Marion Lumber Company. I remember visiting there with my Papa B. back in the day. Notice the fancy vehicle driving down Main Street, the photo must have been in one of our parades. Do you recognize the people in the car, and have more details about this photo? If so, please share below in the comments. Let's have some fun walking down memory lane together!

Enjoy your day.

Good morning!I found this gem of a photo today, "City Bakery, Corner of 3rd & Main Street." (Year unknown)Life was sure ...
10/07/2026

Good morning!

I found this gem of a photo today, "City Bakery, Corner of 3rd & Main Street." (Year unknown)

Life was sure different back then in Marion.

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10/05/2026

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 6th.

We will open again a 1pm on Wednesday, Oct. 7th.

Wednesday is show and tell at the Senior Center at noon. Come see some school artifacts and learn about a new project we're working on!

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623 East Main
Marion, KS
66861

Telephone

(620) 382-9134

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