Marion County Historical Society

05/01/2026

03/28/2026

The Marion County Museum & Archives has a NEW exhibit "Old-Tech/New-Tech" opening April 2, 2026. The exhibit includes old business machines, telephones, WFFF's audio consoles, motion picture cameras, a slot machine,etc. The NEW-Tech area includes computers from the 1980's forward, highlighted by a 1984 Apple MacIntosh signed by Steve Jobs and partner. This exhibit will be open through July, 2026.
Permanent exhibits include: Native American, Military, Pioneer, Sports, Rodeo, Civil War, Civil Rights, Political, Medical and Pioneer.
Hours: Thursday-Friday 9:00-2:00; Saturday 9:00-5:00
200 Second Street near City Hall in Columbia.

10/04/2025

Come out to City Park! Fresh produce! Jams and Jellies! Clothing! Art! Entertainment! Food! Community!!

10/04/2025

Sauna Candles! Come out to see!

10/04/2025

Pine Needle Garden Club!

10/03/2025

📖 Festival Schedule Preview
We’re excited to share the order of events for this year’s Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4:
9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony
🎶Opening to 10:15 -- Measles Creek Band
10:15 AM🇺🇸 Flag Retirement Ceremony (American Legion Horatio W. Rankin Post)
11:00 AM💃 Mississippi Band of Choctaws Social Dancersl
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Knights of Jazz (William Carey University)
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Kathan Neese

09/27/2025

⏳ One Week Away!
The Heritage Festival returns next Saturday, October 4, 9 AM–4 PM at Columbia City Park, 1000 Broad Street.
🌟 Expect:
• Bluegrass, jazz, and cultural dance performances
• A respectful Flag Retirement Ceremony
• Crafts, baked goods & artisan vendors
• The brand-new Friendship Park playground for kids
• FREE admission!
***Also City of Columbia and Tri-Community Fire Departments will be on hand!
🛍️ Vendors: You can still get a booth!! Email [email protected]!!

09/26/2025

The Heritage Festival stage will be filled with sounds of tradition and celebration:
✨ Measles Creek Band – authentic local bluegrass
✨ Choctaw Mississippi Social Dancers – preserving & sharing rich cultural traditions
✨ Knights of Jazz – talented musicians from William Carey University
Plus, a special moment of respect: 🇺🇸 the American Legion Horatio W. Rankin Post will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Mark your calendar — Saturday, Oct. 4 · 9 AM–4 PM at Columbia City Park. Free for all!

09/22/2025

📅 IT’S HERITAGE FESTIVAL TIME!!
Join us on Saturday, October 4 from 9 AM–4 PM at Columbia City Park, 1000 Broad Street (across from Columbia High School) for a day filled with music, history, crafts, and community!
🎶 Entertainment includes:
• Measles Creek Band – local bluegrass tradition
• Choctaw Mississippi Social Dancers – cultural heritage – always a favorite- expanded performance!
• Knights of Jazz – from William Carey University
Plus! 🇺🇸- American Legion Horatio W. Rankin Post 90 will conduct a solemn Flag Retirement Ceremony.
🛍️ Browse handmade crafts, baked goods, and unique treasures from local vendors. Enjoy food truck fare!
👧👦 Bring the kids! The new Friendship Park playground is open — a state-of-the-art addition to City Park.
✔️ Free admission & parking. Vendor spots still available — deadline Sept. 27 (late fee waived).
MAIL or drop off your application with fees at 200 Second St. #3 in the old train depot Museum. Hours: Thurs & Fri 9;00-2:00 and Saturday 9:00 - 5:00. Mail slots are available in the doors at other times.

08/12/2025

HERITAGE FESTIVAL- SATURDAY, OCT. 4!!

📣 Calling All Past & New Vendors!
The 2025 Marion County Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Columbia City Park & Friendship Park!
We’d love to have you join us for another great year.
📄 Our fillable PDF application is ready — just download, fill in your info, save, and send it back!
🔗 Application Link: Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/2hhpe7z2

📬 Questions? Contact the Marion County Historical Society at [email protected] or call (601) 731-3999.
Let’s make the 60th Anniversary Festival the biggest and best yet! 🎉
Food booth and Snack booth app links in the comments!

08/07/2025

The John Ford Home opens with TRADE DAY & TOURS weekends beginning September 13-14: Oct 11-12; and Nov 1-2 from 8:00-5:00. Trade, buy, sell, and bargain from Rhinestones to Roosters. Booth spaces 10x10 for $10; 20x20 for $20. Food vendors welcome!! Call or Text Doc to reserve a space at 601-466-5746. Location: 150 John Ford Home Rd, Sandy Hook, MS

01/11/2025

NEW EXHBIT - MILITARY UNIFORMS from Marion County Veterans through August, 2025.
Displayed in the exhibit are uniforms from Marion County Veterans and their families from World War l, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Gulf War. The Museum is FREE to the public. Hours: Thurs & Fri 9-2:00 and Saturday 9-5:00 at the west end of Second Street in the old train depot.