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.
Entries by Steve Rensberry
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.
Living History Days: A Chautauqua with Teddy Roosevelt and Friends
Living History Days: A Chautauqua with Teddy Roosevelt and Friends
Panel Discussion: Changing Voting Rights in America
Panel Discussion on the History of Changing Voting Rights
Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Free concert celebrates songs of the Civil Rights Movement
MCHS Mourns Passing of Suzanne Dietrich, Mae Grapperhaus
MCHS mourns recent passing of Suzanne Dietrich, Mae Grapperhaus
Traveling Exhibition from Smithsonian Institution Coming to Madison County
Smithsonian Institution exhibit will open to the public at the Madison County Administration Building in July
Speaker Series
