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The Marshall County Museum invites visitors to explore the experiences of Latinos and their impact on Indiana with a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS).
Continue readingMore people are becoming members of the Marshall County Museum and there has been an increase in visitors.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Museum’s elevator could soon be getting an upgrade. Maintenance Director Doug Masterson told the county council earlier this month that efforts were underway to get it back up and running.
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Beginning Tuesday, April 6, patrons who go into the Marshall County Building, Marshall County Courthouse and Marshall County Museum will no longer be required to wear a face covering.
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Officials at the Marshall County Museum are welcoming visitors inside the facility again beginning Tuesday, April 6.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Museum and Marshall County Jail will remain closed to the public, even as other county facilities reopen Monday. As previously reported, the Courthouse and County Building will reopen for essential services but will have restricted public access. Security guards may limit number of people inside at a time and make sure visitors are wearing face masks.
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The Marshall County Council members considered several additional appropriation requests last week.
Continue readingCommunity members are invited to experience Marshall County history like never before with this Saturday’s ‘Ghost Walk’ at the Marshall County Museum.
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Community members are invited to learn more about the individual who helped put “Marshall County History on the Map” during tomorrow’s Brown Bag Lunch event.
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Anyone interested in hearing about the history behind structures within the Town of Bremen is invited to attend one of the architectural tours taking place this weekend.
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The Marshall County Museum recently unveiled a new website design.
According to Museum officials, the new design is more contemporary, user-friendly and inviting. The site, which now features bolder colors and lively interactive components, was a collaborative effort between Heiden Creative and RECON Media.
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The REES Theater restoration effort is close to qualifying for a $300,000 grant, but time is running out. As of Monday afternoon, the project was within $150,000 of its $1.5 million fundraising goal, according to project organizers. The goal has to be reached by tonight at midnight, in order to get the $300,000 from the Regional Cities Initiative.
It’s the second Friday of the month and that means community members can look forward to a night filled with tons of family-friendly events in historic downtown Plymouth.
For safety and convenience, Garro Street will be closed off for what event organizers are calling the “Dog Days of Summer” Second Friday event. Continue reading
The Marshall County Museum is celebrating the life of Dr. Otis R. Bowen.
The museum is recognizing what was to be his 100th birthday on Monday, Feb. 26 in a special historic display of the former governor and the man who served as the Secretary of Health and Human Serves under President Ronald Reagan, among many other lifetime achievements.
The Marshall County Council members approved a request for an additional appropriation for a fire suppression system at the Marshall County Museum.
Commissioner Kurt Garner explained that the commissioners approved a quote in September from the NoBi Corporation out of Elkhart in the amount of $5,935. Since the commissioners felt it was an immediate need, they agreed to allow the expenditure to be taken out of the building and grounds maintenance fund. Garner and Museum Archive Manager Karin Rettinger were before the council to ask for an additional appropriation to reimburse the county and for a building project.
If you’re interested in learning more about Plymouth’s history while exploring some of the buildings you may drive by or frequent regularly then join the Marshall County Museum during their architectural tour of five Plymouth churches. The event features tours of the outside and inside of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Michael Church, St. Thomas Episcopal, First United Methodist and First United Church of Christ. Continue reading
The Marshall County Historical Museum invites you to pack a lunch on September 9th and join them from noon to 1 p.m during their “Shiver Me Timbers” Historic Barn Revival Brown Bag Presentation. Mindy Langdon, Museum Community Relations, said they take into consideration that some people may need to get back to work if they’re attending the presentation during their lunch break so 10 minutes is allotted at the end for a Q&A but people are free to leave at this time. Continue reading
Staff members at the Marshall County Museum and officers from the Plymouth Police Department are working to keep surveillance around the building to ensure safety.
Executive Director Linda Rippy told the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning that juveniles have become a problem as they are getting on top of the museum’s roof. She said it’s dangerous with electric obstacles and the overall safety issue of being on the roof. Plus, it’s unlawful.
The Indiana Historical Society’s Auto Indiana “History on Wheels” is open to visitors today at the Marshall County Museum in downtown Plymouth.
The 53-foot trailer parked outside the facility houses Indiana’s automotive heritage through touch screen displays. The history of auto racing, the industry itself and modern manufacturing are just a few of the lessons provided in this unique educational presentation.
The Marshall County Museum will feature another exhibit to keep motors running during the P-town Cruz’n event in downtown Plymouth.
The Indiana Historical Society Auto Indiana “History on Wheels” exhibit is a state of the art traveling interactive exhibit. The 53-foot trailer houses Indiana’s automotive heritage through touch screen displays. The history of auto racing, the industry itself and modern manufacturing are just a few of the lessons provided in this unique educational presentation.
