Marshall County Museum Historic Crossroads Center

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

🚨NEXT WEEK: Join us for Judge Sarber's presentation on the Constitution next Friday at noon!

Judge Matthew Sarber will present an engaging discussion on the Constitution, exploring its founding principles, the influence of the Federalist Papers, and the framework that shaped our government. Judge Sarber will also connect these principles to today's world, leading a thought-provoking discussion and Q&A on current events.

06/05/2026

Our train room has big trains, little trains, model trains... you get this gist! But we need some conductors!

Visit every Saturday from 11-1pm while the model train is running.

06/04/2026

Update on the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014’s service stop in Argos!

06/04/2026

Our recent article includes an excerpt from Marshall County historian Daniel McDonald's "History of Marshall County," published in 1881 and from Chief Pokagon's novel “O-gi-maw-kwe Mit-i-gwa-ki, Queen of the Woods.”

"Simon Pokagon was born at what was known as Pokagon village, on the Pottawattomie lands in Indiana in 1830. He was sent to Notre Dame University, where he graduated with honors.

A short time before his death he wrote the story of his courtship and marriage to Lonidaw, a fair Pottawattomie maiden. The great charm of the story, “Queen of the Woods,” lies in the simplicity with which the lover pours forth the passion of his heart."

Chief Pokagon’s Love Story by Anita Watts Kopetski | Jun 2, 2026 | Family Stories, General History, Native Americans | 0 comments Leopold Pokagon by Van Sanden. ca 1850s from the Indiana Center for History. Daniel McDonald was a historian who was born in Plymouth, Indiana and lived from 1833 to 19...

06/04/2026

Thank you to Bowen Printing for sponsoring our third annual Casino Night: Boots & Bowties Fundraiser! There's only about two weeks left until the highly anticipated night.

Casino Night: Boots & Bowties will be held on June 19 at 5:30pm. We have so many silent auction items to show you! Purchase your tickets today!

🎟: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casino-night-boots-and-bowties

06/03/2026

It's ! Check out these photographs from our collection. We have plenty more Marshall County photos to look through in our Research Library if you're ever interested in scrolling through the past.

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets to our Casino Night: Boots & Bowties fundraiser!

We're excited to elevate the event yet again—anticipate amazing silent auction items from your favorite businesses, desserts from a local gem, plenty of entertainment, delicious food, and more (in a gorgeous venue, The REES)! Tickets include $25 in playing chips and don't forget to try our themed Huckleberry drink at the cash bar!

Get your tickets now before they're gone! Your purchase supports the Museum's mission and directly benefits our programming and technology expenses. Buy in person or online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casino-night-boots-and-bowties

06/02/2026

🗽 Have you ever wondered why there is a mini Statue of Liberty in front of the Marshall County Courthouse? The story behind it is quite interesting and you can thank the Boy Scouts of America for its presence. These "Little Sister of Liberty" statues were mass produced and sent around the nation. Learn more in our recently uploaded article.

Did you know that Marshall County has a small replica of the Statue of Liberty? It sits on the courthouse lawn in Plymouth.