

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
We work hard to keep our services and resources free and available to the public!
History Center staff in our Museum and Indiana History & Genealogy Room are happy to provide these services:
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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