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Broadband Brings Marshall County History to the World

The Marshall County Historical Society, located in the iconic Historical Courthouse in downtown Marysville, is preserving the past with the help of modern technology, thanks to high-speed fiber broadband from Blue Valley Technologies (BVT).

From genealogy research to virtual programming, broadband has transformed how the society operates, connects, and shares its rich history.

Broadband in Daily Operations

Broadband enables staff to access genealogy websites, such as Ancestry, Fold3, and the National Archives, simultaneously, thereby verifying historical details with speed and accuracy. “We can send records to researchers around the world in minutes,” says the society’s office manager and researcher, Diane Sibley.

Expanding Reach & Engagement

With a new website (mchsks.org) and an active Facebook page, the Marshall County Historical Society is reaching more people than ever. Monthly “Coffee and Conversation” events, held on the third Friday of each month, are now being planned for Facebook Live and Zoom, making local history accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Communication Made Easy

Email has become the go-to method for record requests. “I can scan a document, attach it, and send it in minutes,” Diane explained. “Broadband has made communication faster and more efficient - whether it's responding to a request from Germany, researching ties to a rural school in Japan, or collaborating with local volunteers.”

Digitizing the Past

Using museum software, the society has cataloged over 7,500 photos, making it easy to locate and share items such as a Marshall County Veteran’s WWII hat or other vintage documents. “Every month, I send historic photos to the Marysville Advocate for their Yesteryear column - it takes just a few minutes,” she explained.

Connecting with Youth & Schools

Broadband access has helped younger volunteers engage more with the museum and utilize its resources for school projects. It’s also enabled online training and webinars, keeping staff up-to-date with the latest in museum and genealogy research.

Partnership with BVT

The Historical Society praises BVT’s service: “Everyone at BVT is very professional and responsive. They came within the hour once when our connection was down,” Diane recalled. She described the impact of fiber broadband as invaluable to their mission of preserving and sharing Marshall County’s stories. “If we didn’t have fiber broadband, we couldn’t support our mission, which is to preserve the stories of Marshall County through historical documents, exhibits, and programs for future generations. We can reach more people through our broadband connection than any other way.”

Looking Ahead

With reliable broadband, the Marshall County Historical Society is exploring new opportunities in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and community outreach. “We want people to know where they can bring historic items that originated in Marshall County and that those items are safe here, and that they can be part of preserving our history,” said Diane.

Advice to Other Nonprofits Considering Fiber Broadband

“Just do it!” Diane exclaimed with enthusiasm. “Fiber broadband gives us the speed to work efficiently, respond quickly, and stay connected with our community.”