Quarterly Membership Meeting Held

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 the building. He updated everyone on past programs that had been given by the museum and visitors who had recently toured the museum. He also brought them up to date on upcoming tours and events that are scheduled. Recent accessions and photos donated to the museum were reviewed.

The program for the meeting was “Revolutionary Soldiers of Williamson County” and was given by Leann Johnson. The program focused on John Ellis, a local revolutionary war veteran and man of color who made his home in New Dennison, Illinois southeast of Marion.

The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 3:00 P.M. and is open to the public.

Forever Learning Group Tours Museum

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 into two tour groups and were guided by Sharon Vansaghi and Sam Lattuca.

Group Tour Held at Museum

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 guided through the museum by guide and current society president, Sam Lattuca.

WCHS Give Another Talk at Fifth Season

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 by showing a short video and presenting the evolution of natives over the years.