Dining in History is an annual Society event held each November at a historic Madison County Venue. In the recent years guests have explored and learned the history of the Wood River Refinery, the Mineral Springs Restaurant (a former resort), the Madison County Court House , the Wildey Theatre and the Mississippi River Dam. The 1918 program was held at St. Boniface Church where the congregation is celebrating their Sesquicentennial. Tickets are available after September 1st.
Pre-Dinner Activities:
Silent Auction to benefit Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library. Explore the John Wildi Masonic Temple. Lodge members and local historians will be available to provide insights and information on the former Wildi family home that was donated to the Lodge in 1920.
Meal Catered by:
Urban Farmhouse Eatery and Pie Company
(Vegetarian Option is available)
Program:
History of the Freemasons in IL and Highland
Speaker:
David Hickey, Past Master of HML 583.