Past Events
July 14, 2018 - Laddie Tonielli
We were open during Marseilles Fun Days and to celebrate Seattle Sutton's 90th Birthday. Train rides and new exhibits including a wedding gown Seattle sewed for herself.
November 11, 2018 - Veteran's Day
The Museum opened for a fall harvest event, featuring a demonstration of an antique corn sheller machine. These machines were produced by the Marseilles Manufacturing Co, which was later purchased by John Deere.
Robert Nelson presented Purple Heart awarded to his uncle Ernest J. Atchley Jr., and told the story of how Ernest was lost at sea during WW-II. A Flag folding ceremony and salute followed. Read more in the Ottawa Times.
Events
August 17, 2019 - Robert Nelson Presentation
Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Church History
Our Veteran's Day 2019 event honored Marseilles veterans involved in the Vietnam war. Hank Roe of the American Legion helped us understand those times and better appreciate the service of Vietnam veterans.
October 2, 2018 - 2nd Grade
Field trip! The Museum again welcomed Marseilles Elementary School 2nd grade students. These kids had fun, painted pumpkins, drove model trains, and also learned a little about the history of their town.
During Marseilles Fun Days 2018, the Museum opened a new exhibit about famous Marseilles welterweight boxer Laddie Tonielli. Laddie's son, Terry Tonielli, delivered a talk about this famous hometown boxer.
Click the video to hear this talk.
At this event seven Marseilles churches shared some food and interesting history of each church.
Read more at Marseilles churches share history and faith.
July 10, 2021 - Fun Days
September 23, 2018 - Corn Sheller
On veterans day, the Museum honored Marseilles World War II veterans.
We have archived their stories here:
March 10, 2019 - John Armstrong
September 15, 2019 - Marseilles Nursing Service
We are resuming Museum events. Here is what's planned:
- Veterans Day. Postponed for another year. We will focus on Middle East Conflicts in 2020.
- December -- Christmas lighting and parade with train rides.
- (TBD) - History of Barbers in Marseilles
The Museum hosted the 100 year celebration of the Marseilles Nursing Service. Marseilles Nursing Service.
Upcoming Events
On Veteran's Day 2018 we met at the Museum to honor our Marseilles veterans. Their stories, and an introduction by Hank Roe of the American Legion, are archived here:
The Museum's scheduled events are listed here. It is also accessible by appointment as a place to host your visitors and show our collections during reunions or other community events. Contact us (phone 815-795-7976) to arrange a time for your group's visit and share our amazing history.
November 11, 2017 - Veterans
November 11, 2019 - Vietnam Veterans
The Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum hosted a program to remember a very well-known past Marseilles resident, John Armstrong. John was born in Marseilles and served Fire Chief from 1941 to 1975. Watch the video to hear stories about John as told by his daughters Eleanor, Ruth, Pat, and Lori.