Joseph L. Cacibauda, author of the recently published book, “Not for Self: A Sicilian Life and Death in Marion” will be in Marion for a talk and book signing at the Williamson County Historical Society Museum on the weekend of … Continue reading
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Fifth Grade classes from Washington School in Marion toured the WCHS museum Monday through Thursday, May 7th-10th, 2018. The students watched a 25 minute video entitled “Our Southern Illinois Native American Past” and then toured the museum finding out that … Continue reading
A membership meeting of the Williamson County Historical Society will be held on April 22nd, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the museum. Society business and projects completed, planned and in progress will be discussed. Our guest speaker will be Toni … Continue reading
The index to the book Williamson County Grand Army of the Republic Post Records has been added to our Master Military Index. … Continue reading
The Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County was organized on October 24, 1935 in preparation for the then upcoming 1939 centennial celebration of the county. Applications were filled out with the primary requirement of the organization being that the applicant be … Continue reading