Marathon Area Historical Society

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The Society was formed in Oct. 2002 to discover, procure, and preserve whatever shall relate to the natural, civil, literary and ecclesiastical history of the town of Marathon and the surrounding area, and to establish and maintain collections of art and archeology for future generations.  To this end, the society is trying to establish a permanent residence or museum to house these relics. MAHS Calender of Events 1st Monday of Month - MAHS monthly meeting, 7 PM at Marathon Town Hall MAHS Photo Gallery <CLICK> on Image for Larger View and Pertinent Information.

Collectible Ceramic Trivets Are Still Available!!               The collection of Trivets commemorating historic buildings in the Village of Marathon has grown to four.  The first in this series of trivets was the Tarbell Building.  Also available are trivets commemorating the Peck Memorial Library,  The Three Bear Inn, and Corporation Hall (former Fire Department.)  Two of these trivets,  the Tarbell building and the Three Bear Inn are shown in the photo gallery below.           The trivets are $12 (tax included) and can be ordered either from Barb Elwyn by calling her a (607) 849-6211 or purchased at the MAHS Office in the Library on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Click HERE for an order form to complete your collection of these beautiful trivets.

Become a Member      Become a MAHS Member!!  Click the link below for a printable Application Form.  Applications are currently being accepted for 2008.  If you are a past member, don't forget to renew your membership so that you can continue to receive our quarterly and very highly regarded newsletter.  Each issue is packed with information from the Marathon area's past.      *MAHS now has its own Post Office Box! Applications, etc. can now be sent to: MAHS, P.O. Box 444, Marathon, NY 13803 Application form

Officers for 2008

President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Correspondence Secretary
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Town Historian
Village Historian
Lapeer Historian

Dean Delavan
Connie White
Terry Light
Kathy Dennison
David Lusk
LaVena Court
Pat Willis
Robert Tucker
Jim McConnell
Jerry Wilcox
David Light
Pat McConnell
Pat McConnell
Donald Barber

Committees

Our incoming president, Dean Delavan wishes to update and consolidate some of
these committees.  MAHS members attending the January 2008 monthly meeting
recieved a Committee Sign Up Sheet to indicate their preferences for the upcoming
year.  You can print out a copy of the sign up sheet by clicking on the following link:
Committee Sign Up Sheet  

Museum Historic Sites Program Publications Membership Communications Fund Raising Refreshments Building

LaVena Court David Light Bob and Donna Harding Joan Fitch Susan Lozier James McConnell Barbara Elwyn Althea Parker George Wagner

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