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Marysville Museum Day

Downtown Marysville 7th & Broadway, Marysville, KS, United States

Come kick off museum season by exploring our three amazing Marysville Museums for FREE on Museum Day!  Learn about the history of the Pony Express, see the recently-renovated Koester House (and of course the lions guarding the gate!) and check out the historic courtroom at the courthouse!  All for FREE on April 7th! Fun for …

Pony Express Re-Ride

Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United States

Join us for the National Pony Express Re-Ride as it comes through Marysville around 2:00 am on Saturday, June 30th.

Book Signing with Jim DeFelice

Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United States

Jim DeFelice, co-author of the best-selling book “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History.” will speak at Marysville’s Pony Express Museum on Saturday, June 30th at 10:00 am. This summer, DeFelice is following the annual Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Mo., to promote his new …

July 4th Road Rally

Historic U.P Depot Hedrix & Alston Streets, Marysville, KS

Join in the fun on the Annual July 4th Road Rally sponsored by the Marysville U.P. Depot Preservation Society.  The event begins at 11:00 am at the Marysville Historic Depot. Follow the clues on a tour of the countryside while answering questions along the way. Scores based on overall time, mileage and answers. Cost to …

National Trails Act 50th Anniversary Celebration

Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United States

Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails Act at the Pony Express Home Station Museum!  Admission to the museum will be free during the event held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Activities include an apple butter demonstration, blacksmithing demonstration, silent auction, door prizes, refreshments and more!

Free

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 States

Come 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 …

Free

Pony Express Re-Ride

Pony Express Museum 106 S. 8th St., Marysville, KS, United States

Celebrate 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 …

$10