The Marion County Genealogical & Historical Society meets at 6:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month (except May and December) at the Bryan-Bennett Library in Salem, Illinois. The annual business meeting takes place in June.
Special events and presentations are announced and are open to the public.
Membership for a full year can be obtained for a cost of $25 for a single membership, $27 for a joint membership, and $35 for a sustaining membership. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the following calendar year.
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June 30, 2025 Meeting
The annual membership meeting of the Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society (MCGHS) in June is traditionally held at a local church. This year’s meeting takes place June 30, 2025 (this is a change from the original 6/23 date) at 6:00 p.m. at Zion Church, located north of Salem on Tonti Road, one mile east of Illinois Highway 37. MCGHS members are asked to bring light refreshments to share. Members of the public are always welcome at society programs; please also consider becoming a member.
Zion Church was officially closed at a special service on July 22, 2007 and the building will be torn down soon. Frank Brinkerhoff will speak about the history of the congregation and those present will have the opportunity to share memories about the church. Please plan to attend!
In July, the Society will resume meeting at Bryan-Bennett Library on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. At the July 28 meeting, Wyett Colclasure will present the life and times of his 7th great grandfather, a religious refugee
who arrived in America in 1729.
The newly formed (2025) Genealogy Book Club will be on hiatus until Fall 2025. Watch for notices here about the next scheduled meeting.
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