Marion County was created in 1842 as part of the Commonwealth of Virginia; on June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state of the United States of America.

The Marion County Historical Society & Museum hosts a collection of amazing and diverse artifacts from past centuries. The museum and the society provide a connection to the events, times, fashions and culture of days past; everyone, regardless of age, can appreciate the fascinating history waiting here that can be explored time and time again.

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Events

January 3, 2012
The Marion County Historical Society Museum will have Open House from 10-2 with birthday cake served at 12:30 P.M.

November 26 - 17, 2011
The popular annual Holiday Historic House Tour will be November 26th from 10-3.

July 15 - 17, 2011
The 11th Annual Johnnie Johnson Blues & Jazz Festival. Telephone: 304-363-5377

July 25, 2011 (10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.)
Monthly Membership Meeting of the Historical Society. Open to Public

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News

January 3, 2012
Founders’ Month and it marks the 254th birthday of Boaz Fleming, Fairmont’s Founding Father.
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October 29, 2011
Italians In West Virginia by Dr. Judy Prozzillo Byers and Dr. Victor A. Basile is available in the museum shop!

September 15, 2011
For some reason, some folks didn't like Suzan Nourse.
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