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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July 28, 2025 Meeting
The July 2025 membership meeting of the Marion County Genealogical & Historical Society (MCGHS) will meet at Bryan-Bennett Library on July 28 at 6:00 p.m. Current MCGHS President, Wyett Colclasure, will present the life and times of his 7th great grandfather, a religious refugee who arrived in America in 1729. Members of the public are always welcome at society programs; please also consider becoming a member.
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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