LYON COUNTY MUSEUM

IMMIGRATION SAGA OF ELLIS ISLAND TO BE PRESENTED AT MUSEUM OCT. 27
Frank Sachs will present “American Immigration, The Saga of Ellis Island” at the museum at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27.
Because the focus has largely been on the story of Western European immigration, prior to the 21st Century it has often focused on the unique role of Ellis Island, as we discuss how it served as Gateway to America during the latter half of 19th and early 20th Century during the heights of pre-Great Depression emigration when a record number of immigrants came to the United States.
Frank Sachs is a retired Twin Cities educator with a BS in American History and a MS in Guidance and Counseling. He has taught in both public and private schools for 40 plus years. The last 37 of those years were at The Blake School in Minneapolis.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS TREE WALK
The Lyon County Museum is seeking entries for the 13th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk, which will open on Saturday, Nov. 22 and run through New Year’s Eve. Here is your chance to contribute your creativity and decorate a tree to be viewed by visitors over the holidays. We encourage you to be as creative as you can be, and to share your story with your decorated tree. We have a number of 6-foot-and-over artificial trees available on a first-come basis. Or, you may choose to bring your own artificial tree of any size. This is a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to get the word out about their services.
Visitors will have a chance to vote for their favorite tree or trees. Voters will place money in boxes located at each tree to vote for their favorite(s). There will also be an online option for people to vote. Three organizations/businesses/groups/individuals with the most money in their boxes will win the 2025 tree walk. All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Museum’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history.
First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded to the top three trees. First prize is $150 in Marshall Chamber Dollars, second prize is $100 in Marshall Chamber Dollars, and third prize is $50 in Marshall Chamber Dollars.
Registration forms are available at the Lyon County Museum or online at www.lyoncomuseum.org. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Space is limited. Completed registration forms and a $15 registration fee can be returned by mail, email, or dropped off at the Lyon County Museum.
For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.