History
Marshall Count Historical Society Fall Program
Join the Marshall County Historical Society for their Fall Program titled "Pecenka Cemetery: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow". Established in the 1860s by Bohemian & Czech families, the Pecenka Cemetery still has a presence today. Tom & Judy Pecenka will take the group through its history, its perils and what the future will bring. In case …
Marshall County Museum Day
Downtown Marysville 7th & Broadway, Marysville, KS, United StatesCome explore our county's history at Marshall County Museum Day! Enjoy FREE Admission at some of our county's most historic landmarks on Saturday, April 6th from 10 am - 4 pm. The list of locations will continuing to grow, but currently include: MARYSVILLE: --Pony Express Museum --Marshall County Historic Courthouse --Koester House Museum --Historic Union …
Pony Express Re-Ride
Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United StatesCelebrate the Annual Pony Express Re-Ride on Tuesday, June 11. Re-Riders will arrive at approximately 9:00 am on their cross-country ride from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. The Pony Express Station in Marysville is the only home station still on its original site. A museum was added and recently underwent a restoration project. In …
The Wall That Heals
Cleo Feldhausen Field Marysville, KS, United StatesThe Wall That Heals will be in Marysville, Kansas and open to the public from 12:01 AM Thursday, Sept 17th through 2:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020. During this time The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours. The main components of The Wall That Heals are The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center. About The …
Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash
Downtown Marysville 7th & Broadway, Marysville, KS, United StatesPlease note, due to COVID-19, the Gravel Dash has been moved from September 12 to October 17. Marysville Chamber of Commerce & the Black Squirrel Cycling League bring a history-filled grass roots gravel event to the beautiful North Eastern part of Kansas with the annual Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash on October 17, 2020. …
Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K
Blue River Rail Trail 900 Jayhawk Rd., Marysville, KS, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd annual Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K on September 12, 2020! It will be held in conjunction with the annual Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash (120 mile bike race) that begins and ends in historic downtown Marysville. This race offers runners an opportunity to run through the paved and brick …
Pony Express Re-Ride
Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United StatesCelebrate the Annual Pony Express Re-Ride on Saturday, June 26. Re-Riders will arrive at approximately 1:00 am on their cross-country ride from Sacramento, California, to St. Joseph, Missouri. The Pony Express Station in Marysville is the only home station still on its original site. A museum was added and recently underwent a restoration project. Each …
The Wall That Heals
Feldhausen Field 312 N 13th, Marysville, United StatesThe mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War. The Wall will be open to the public from 12:01 AM on Thursday, August 26 through 2:00 pm Sunday, August 29, 24 hours a day during …
Museum Day
Downtown Marysville 7th & Broadway, Marysville, KS, United StatesMuseums throughout Marysville and Marshall County will offer special activities in addition to free admission to celebrate the opening of the season. The annual museum day is Saturday, April 2, 2022. The weekend marks the point in the schedule where the Koester House Museum is open for the season and when the Pony Express Barn …
Pony Express Re-Ride
Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United StatesWatch as members of the Pony Express Association take the oath required of Pony Express riders and then exchange the mochila on its journey to carry the mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. Breakfast will be served in the alley alongside the Pony Express Barn & Museum (106 S. Eighth Street) with proceeds …