MCHS News Volume 9 Number 4

A sample of historical photos from the collections of William A. “Bill” Shaffer and Millie Shaffer, featuring people and places in Madison County and Troy.

MCHS News Volume 9 Number 3

The Illinois State Historical Society has recognized the work of Charlotte E. Johnson by presenting her with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in documenting the stories of Black families in Illinois.

MCHS News Volume 9 Number 2

Early firefighting in 19th century Madison County was both dramatic and dangerous, with fire an ever-constant threat when towns consisted primarily of wooden structures.

MCHS News Volume 9 Number 1

Sears House kits that were sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company from 1908 to 1941. Kits consisted of house plans and everything else needed to construct a house, all ordered through catalogs.

Speaker Series
Julie Zimmermann

Prof. Julie Zimmermann discusses SIUE’s Gehring Site

Speaker Series
Bob Gill

Joann Condellone discusses the Italian immigration to Madison County.