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    Marion Women’s Club celebrates the Barlows and 130 years of weddings

    Caradoc Wyn Posted on

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    Imagine walking down a grand staircase dressed in fine Italian lace, your face shaded by a chapel-length veil, as guests stand in awe to greet you on your wedding day.

    That notion can be brought to life on September 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. when the Marion Women’s Club presents “Marion’s ‘Other’ Power Couple: The Legacy of Ida and Shauck Barlow,” on the very day the two were married in 1887.

    The celebration, held in partnership with Ohio Open Doors, will feature wedding gowns from the early 1900s and a groom’s wedding tuxedo from 1917, as well as an authentic experience of the grandeur of the historic home that has hosted weddings, receptions and other special occasions for 130 years.

    The event, tours and parking are free and open to the public. Guests can enter a drawing for a five-hour rental of the Abigail Harding Lewis Auditorium (restrictions apply).

    Discover the story of Ida and Shauck Barlow

    “We invite visitors to explore the story of Ida and Shauck Barlow while learning about the significant impact they had on our community,” said Keily Cunningham, archivist and board member of the Women’s Club. “While Marion’s more famous couple, Warren and Florence Harding, dominated the nation, the Barlows took more subtle steps for the future of their community – both civically and socially.”

    On display are wedding photographs of local couples who married and/or held their wedding reception at the Women’s Club Home, as well as other historical wedding attire.

    The Barlows built their Colonial-style residence at 1126 E. Center St. in 1903, which they called “Waldheim,” which means “home in the woods.”

    “We have discovered so much about Ida and Shauck in our archives,” said Cunningham. “Ida was one of the first presidents of the Woman’s Club, one of over 33 local clubs under the Federation umbrella that once had nearly 1,000 members. We can’t wait to share our findings and research about how dedicated Ida and Shauck were citizens of Marion.”

    Members of the Marion Women’s Club will appear in period dress and provide insight into the Barlows’ impact on the Marion community – for example, by helping to finance college tuition for young Marion residents, providing funds for the construction of the First Presbyterian Church, and leading many early civic initiatives.

    After her death in 1945, Ida Barlow bequeathed her house to the Federation as the Women’s Club Home, which served as a meeting place for the many affiliated clubs.

    Ohio Open Doors was launched in 2016 by the Ohio History Connection to promote and inspire pride in Ohio’s heritage. The Marion Women’s Club celebration is one of numerous events taking place across the state.

    For more information, visit MarionCountyFederationOfWomensClubs.com or Ohio Open Doors.

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