The History Center at the Marion Public Library houses a local history museum and the Indiana History & Genealogy Room.
We are a cultural and educational center displaying the diverse history of the many peoples in Grant County. For over 30 years, the History Center has served as a resource for historical knowledge and scholarship to the local public.
Services We Offer
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Free access to ongoing displays and exhibits on Marion and Grant County history
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Periodic educational Carnegie Lectures and other events, free to the public
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Access to primary and secondary resources on local history through the Indiana History & Genealogy Room
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Assistance with historical and genealogical research
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Preservation of artifacts from local history
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An extensive historic photo collection, available for public viewing
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Digital files of historical photographs from the museum collection (available upon request)
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Tours of current exhibits (available upon request)
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Lectures in local classrooms, club meetings, and more are available upon request and may depend on staff availability
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Access to databases such as Ancestry.com and the Indiana History and Genealogy database