Upcoming events.
Author Talk with Daniel Markowitz
About the Book
As war shatters their worlds, a battle-hardened German POW and a devout Mennonite woman discover the contours of forgiveness and love in America’s heartland.
The Spoils of Victory, Markowitz’ first novel and book one in the Prisoners of War series, focuses on a largely forgotten aspect of the history of World War II – the confinement and employment of hundreds of thousands of German POWs throughout the United States from 1943 to 1946. Publication of the second book in the series is anticipated in early 2026.
About the Author
Born and raised in Olpe, KS, Daniel Markowitz is a passionate advocate for peace, equality, justice, and respect for all, especially the marginalized and the forgotten.
He has five children and five grandchildren and lives near the beaches of Baja California, where the big skies, low horizons, and undulating waves of the Pacific Ocean remind him of the rippling tallgrass prairies of home.
For more information visit, www.djmarkowitz.com
Kids’ Reading and Craft Time
Starting July 11th, we will be hosting a Kids Reading and Craft Time (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) every Thursday from 5:30 P.M. t0 6:30 P.M. This year’s topic will be the Santa Fe Trail. We will be reading two children’s books and exploring what items were used and traded on the trail.
We look forward to seeing you on the trail.
Books:
Along the Santa Fe Trail by Ginger Wadsworth
The Santa Fe Trail (The Library of Westward Expansion by Ryan Randolph
Researching Your Home and the People Who Lived There
Researching a property, be it an old home, a new business, or a section of pastureland, can do more than tell us the history of a space. It can also build a human connection to the people who came before us and the times in which they lived. This talk, which can be customized to highlight local resources, shares creative ways to study documents and assemble relevant narratives from maps, deeds, newspapers, and often unsought or unknown resources. This is ideal for those new to seeking out family and community stories, and helpful for those stymied by a dead end.
Diana Staresinic-Deane is the executive director of Franklin County Historical Society and Old Depot Museum in Ottawa. She is passionate about collecting, interpreting, and recording local histories.
“New researchers will feel empowered to take their first researching steps,” said Staresinic-Dean. “Researchers who have been stymied by a dead end might just find the breadcrumbs they need to progress.”
“Researching Your Home and the People Who Lived There” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.
Holly Jolly
For Holly Jolly we will be serving homemade non-alcoholic Wassail Punch. Wassail Punch is a traditional drink from the Victorian era. It was served to caroling groups after they finished singing. We will be serving the punch from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. or while supplies last. We hope you stop by!
Marketing on a Budget Workshop
The Marion County Historical Society is holding a workshop on on Marketing on a Budget at the City of Marion Historical Museum.
Author Meet and Greet
Join us at the Marion Historical Museum for an author reading and book signing with Cheryl Unruh author of Gravedigger’s Daughter.
RSVP by emailing marionhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com with your name and number of people coming.
Holly Jolly
Come join Marion in celebrating Holly Jolly. Events will be happening all over town.
If you get time stop by the Marion Historical Museum for a cup of apple cider.