The Williamson County Historical Society at 105 S. Van Buren Street in Marion held its quarterly membership meeting on Sunday, April 21, 2024. President, Sam Lattuca updated the members on its membership levels, visitation to the museum/library and state of … Continue reading
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Thirteen members of the group Forever Learning visited the historical society museum/library on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. The group is mostly a group of retired folks who seek to keep expanding their knowledge of the world. The group was divided … Continue reading
CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOPJune 29, 2024 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sponsored by theWilliamson County Historical SocietyInstructors:Dawn Cobb, Illinois Department of Natural Resources andJohn & Geni Heider, Restoration in Progress (R.I.P) … Continue reading
A group called “Learning in Retirement” from Carbondale, Illinois toured the Williamson County Musuem on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The group is as it sounds, a group of retired individuals looking to explore new areas of learning. The group was … Continue reading
Society president, Sam Lattuca, gave a talk to residents of the Fifth Season assisted living facility in Marion on Wednesday, March 20th 2024. Lattuca gave a program about the presence and history of Native Americans in Southern Illinois through time … Continue reading