A membership meeting of the Williamson County Historical Society was held on October 8^th, 2023 at 2 P.M. at the society’s museum/library at 105 S. Van Buren in Marion. The state of the museum was laid out by current president Sam Lattuca indicating the current status of programs that are in progress and membership. Lattuca displayed the latest accessions to the museum, including a turn of the 20^th century mourning dress, bonnet and cape, the christening gown belonging to Oldham Paisley from 1892 and more. Oldham Paisley was part owner, editor and reporter of the Marion Daily Republican newspaper in Marion from around 1915 through 1974 as well as serving both in WWI, WWII and the reserves. A program related to archeological and historical research done on the old Slave House, also known as the Crenshaw house was shown.

An election was held for the 2024 board and those elected to serve in 2024 were; Sam Lattuca, President; Andrew McRoy, 1^st Vice President; Gloria Spinks, 2^nd Vice President; Michael Spinks, Treasurer and Charla Murphy, Director. Two other Director positions that were maintained but not voted on this year are held by George Mavigliano and Helen Sutt Lind. The position of Secretary currently held by Ursula Richey was unfilled as yet for 2024. Any of the local members who might consider holding a position on the board should contact us so we can fill the open slot.

The museum is open to the public free of charge Wednesday thru Saturday from 9:30 to 3:00 P.M. until Thanksgiving after which it’s hours will change to Saturdays only through the winter months until next March. The public is welcome to tour the museum or investigate genealogy or local history research.