Perry County Historical and Preservation Society

Perry County Historical and Preservation Society The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society is dedicated to preserving, promoting and honoring the rich history of Perry County, Alabama.

Happy to have University of Alabama Honors College students in Marion today! We’re giving them an introduction to our c...
05/14/2026

Happy to have University of Alabama Honors College students in Marion today! We’re giving them an introduction to our colorful town and a tour of the Paul G. Reitzer Museum of Local History which is housed here at the Marion Female Seminary 😀

Scenes from Thursday evening at our annual Eleanor C Drake Scholarship Awards celebration! High school seniors enrolled...
04/18/2026

Scenes from Thursday evening at our annual Eleanor C Drake Scholarship Awards celebration!
High school seniors enrolled in each of Perry County’s schools had the opportunity to write essays to compete for scholarships to be used at the college they will be entering this fall.
Winners from each school were
Francis Marion - Jeremiah Kynard
Robert C Hatch - Erin Paulding
Marion Academy - Zack Thurber

In its 176th year our Historic Marion Female Seminary is looking great! It was built to last and now really shines with...
03/28/2026

In its 176th year our Historic Marion Female Seminary is looking great! It was built to last and now really shines with a fresh coat of paint compliments of Alabama-Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council. We appreciate Ala-Tom RC&D helping us maintain this major landmark in our community!

Thanks to all who made our annual Low Country Boil happen!Thanks to all who enjoyed it with us---those who ate in or too...
03/15/2026

Thanks to all who made our annual Low Country Boil happen!
Thanks to all who enjoyed it with us---those who ate in or took out!
We are already looking forward to next year!

Thank you to the Marion Horse Shoe Farm Fellows and everyone else who helped us serve up a great Low Country Boil supper...
03/15/2026

Thank you to the Marion Horse Shoe Farm Fellows and everyone else who helped us serve up a great Low Country Boil supper Saturday evening 😀

We all owe the chefs a big round of applause---- Stanley Kennie and his son-in-law John Fisher!Thank you for an extraord...
03/15/2026

We all owe the chefs a big round of applause----
Stanley Kennie and his son-in-law John Fisher!
Thank you for an extraordinarily delicious Low Country Boil!

03/15/2026

TaDarius Dukes, Thanks for sharing your talent with us at the Low Country Boil 🎵

03/15/2026

It was good gathering for a meal at the grand old school house 😊

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
03/15/2026

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

Thank you for joining us Saturday evening at the Low Country Boil!It was great seeing so many old and new friends ❤️
03/15/2026

Thank you for joining us Saturday evening at the Low Country Boil!
It was great seeing so many old and new friends ❤️

Address

204 W Monroe Street
Marion, AL
36756

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(334) 292-0319

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