Amish Tour & Backroads Festival, April 22nd and 23rd, 2016.

The Backroads Tour and Festival is held each April in conjunction with the American Quilters Society National Quilt Show held in Paducah the third week of April each year. Visitors take the self guided tour of the Amish Community, visit craft vendors at Marion Commons and view quilts display by local quilters and collectors.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

A few of Kentucky's Hidden Treassures housed in Crittenden County Historical Museum

The Crittenden County Historical Museum is housed in the oldest church in Marion, built in 1881.  The interior of the Church includes the original wood floors, pulpit, balcony and stain glass windows. Among the hundreds of local items on display is a large collection of military uniforms and service-related articles, dating back to the Civil War; a 200 year old loom; spinning wheels; a large collection of farm related items; the bell from the county's first court house;

church bells with funeral toller; old telephone switchboard; a large collection of old Marion photos; vintage clothing and accessories dating back to the early 1900's; papers and memorabilia from Marion's two United Sates senators; memorabilia, pictures and histories of many of the one room school houses.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
(April 1st through October 31st) Free admission.

Special tours in the off-season can be arranged. email us!

 

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Marion is a bustling town with quaint shops that sell many beautiful handmade items, antique malls, delightful restaurants and coffee shops. The friendly people are always willing to visit and extend the Southern hospitality for which they are famous.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

Amish Facts

Visiting the Amish in Crittenden County is like taking a step back in time. They have no telephones or electricity and use horses and buggies for transportation. When you visit, you will see their meticulous care of the land, their craftsmanship in cabinet and furniture making, along with their artistry in handmade quilts and other crafts.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail.