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EVENTS/RENTALS

Upcoming Events

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History Happy Hour

June

We invite you to join us to see what other history buffs are interested in and working on, share your projects and hear an interesting program. Join us at the Governor's Mansion to hear a program "Marshall didn't really lose by just one vote." 

At 5pm, we will have snacks, you bring a drink and enjoy the evening chatting with others about history topics!

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Genealogy Workshop

August

Join us for a Genealogy Work shop at the Governor's Mansion. Let us help you trace your ancestry, you just might get back to Revolutionary times!

10am - 2pm, we'll have our specialists ready to help you fill out your family tree!

9-10

Home Tour

September

Welcome to the Midwest’s longest-running home tour! The Marshall Home Tour consists of six to eight privately owned historic homes representing various architectural styles. Tickets also cover admission to local historic sites such as the Honolulu House Museum, Marshall Historical Museum at the GAR Hall, Capitol Hill School Museum, Governor’s Mansion, Walters Gasoline Museum, and the Marshall United States Postal Service Museum.

Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Free parking is available in downtown Marshall and at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Free shuttle buses are also provided. For more information and to buy your ticket, visit the Marshall Historical Society's event page.

Ticket Price: $25

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Craft Show

October

Our annual Craft show will be held in the BE Henry building from 10 - 4pm.

If you would like to be one of our vendors please email us at marshallmuseum@gmail.com.

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Paranormal Event

October

Our Paranormal Event will be held in the Governor's Mansion. The event starts at 7pm and goes until 11pm. For tickets go to Eventbrite and more information email us at marshallmuseum@gmail.com.

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120th Anniversary

November

Hosted at the Governor’s Mansion from 2-4pm. Please RSVP at marshallmuseum@gmail.com or (269)781-5260. For more information, please email us at marshallmuseum@gmail.com.

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Christmas Tea

December

Join us for delightful treats as we celebrate the season! 

1-5pm at the Governor's Mansion, it's a free event!

Summer Hours - Sundays 1-5pm through Labor Day

Annual events held by the museum and chapter:
CHRISTMAS TEA
Table full of sweets for the Christmas Tea

Held annually in December on the Sunday of the local Christmas Walk.  It is open free to the public as an annual ‘thank you’ to the community.

CRAFT SHOW
Vendors at the crafts show

Held in early October at the B.E. Henry Building across from the museum

HOME TOUR
Master bedroom in the upstairs of the mansion

In conjunction with the Marshall Historical Society’s wonderful annual tour on the weekend after Labor Day, the Governor’s Mansion is open to welcome guests and share the house and community history.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Front sitting room with piano

The Chapter holds workshops occasionally to encourage people to work on their own family history and to encourage potential members of the DAR.

PARANORMAL EXPERIENCE
Enterance to the maids quarters

While the museum is a friendly, welcoming place, a paranormal group from Detroit visits annually to share their findings and experiences in our museum.

Rentals:
Main room decorated for a rental party
Table set up for a rental party
Tables set up on the veranda for a rental

The Governor’s Mansion Museum is also available to rent for events.  We love to encourage people to hold their gatherings in our historic structure.  We have a kitchen, restroom, and tables/chairs all available for use.  A delightful setting for receptions, open houses, business meetings, family dinners, parties, and weddings.  Add a touch of history to your next event!

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