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SUMMARY:Dining in History
DESCRIPTION:Dining in History (DIH) is an annual MCHS event held at a historic property in Madison County where guests can enjoy a catered dinner and learn about the venue through a program and self-guided tours.  The 2019 event was held at the John Wildi Masonic Temple in Highland\, Illinois\, where visitors explored the history of freemasons. In earlier years attendees have explored the Wildi Theater\, learned about the Alton Dam\, and dined in the rotunda of the Madison County Courthouse to celebrate its Centennial. The Dining in History event also serves as the Society’s Annual Meeting. Following is a sample program. It is our hope that this annual event an be resumed soon. \n  \nCheck here to see when tickets \nare available in the future\n \n\n  \n\nStart Silent Auction & Tours \n5:00pm – 6:00 pm \nDinner & End Silent Auction \n6:00pm – 7:30 pm \nProgram \n7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \n\n  \nPre-Dinner Activities: \nSilent 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. \nMeal Catered by:  \nUrban Farmhouse Eatery and Pie Company \n(Vegetarian Option is available) \nProgram:  \nHistory of the Freemasons in IL and Highland \nSpeaker:  \nDavid Hickey\, Past Master of HML 583.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/dining-in-history-2019/
LOCATION:John Wildi Masonic Temple\, 721 9th St\, Highland\, 62249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining in History,Featured
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Leclaire ParkfestOct 20\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join the Madison County Historical Society as they participate in the 28th Annual Leclaire Parkfest on Sunday\, October 20\, from Noon to 5 p.m. at Leclaire Park on Hale Avenue in Edwardsville\, IL. The festival features three bands: Dixieland Jazz by the Riverside Jazz Trio (Noon – 2:30 pm)\, followed by Bluegrass and other old-time folk music from the Lodge Brothers (2:30 pm-5 pm) at the bandstand. On the east side of the park\, Greg Silsby & Friends will play Americana music (1 pm-3:30 pm). A Wine and Beer Garden is complimented by a wide variety of delicious festival food provided by local non-profit organizations and food vendors.  Local artisans and crafters will have their work on display and available for purchase.  Games\, pet adoptions\, vintage cars and tractors and other family activities provide something for every age.  The St. Andrew’s Relay for Life Team will host the annual Leclaire Parkfest book sale with thousands of books available at bargain prices\, all to benefit the American Cancer Society \n  \nLeclaire Parkfest celebrates the history and heritage of the Leclaire National Historic District\, a neighborhood in Edwardsville that from 1890-1934 for a separate village founded by a St. Louis manufacturer who wanted to create a better work/home environment for his employees. It was an experiment in cooperative living that succeeded until the Great Depression made it necessary for the village to be annexed to the City of Edwardsville. \n  \nThe village’s former N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company buildings are now the Historic N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. The Leclaire Schoolhouse is a children’s museum and baseball has been played at Leclaire Field since 1890. Leclaire Park\, where thousands came by train from St. Louis on hot summer days a century ago to spend a day in the country\, still welcomes visitors for a quiet respite\, although swimming and boating are no longer permitted on the lake. The historic neighborhood has over 400 homes and an incredible story. Exhibits of historic photos and narrated trolley tours tell the unique story of Leclaire at the festival. \n  \nAt the Society’s booth you’ll find exhibits on Madison County history\, a few sale items\, a Madison County Trivia game and much more. Stop by to renew your membership for 2020\, to play the game\, or just to say “Hi!” \n  \nNo admission is charged for the festival which\, in the tradition of the former Village of Leclaire\, is free and open to all. For additional information\, call 618-656-1294\, visit the Friends of Leclaire web site at http://www.historic-leclaire.org/ or visit the festival’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LeclaireParkfest/ 2019 festival sponsors include Busey Bank\, Attorney Keith Short\, Cassens (Dodge\, Chrysler\, Jeep\, Ram)\, Creative Options Graphic Design\, Taqueria Z\, and Krause Properties.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/28th-annual-leclaire-parkfest/
LOCATION:Leclaire Park\, 900 Hale Avenue\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Leclaire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191013T140000
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SUMMARY:MCHS Speaker Series: The Underground Railroad: Two Case Studies - Oct 13\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:MCHS Speaker Series:  The Underground Railroad in Madison County: Two Case Studies \nHistorian J. Eric Robinson will be the speaker for the final 2019 MCHS Speaker Series program on Sunday\, October 13 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Immanuel United Methodist Church\, 800 N. Main Street in Edwardsville\, Illinois. His program\, “Gertrude Barlabie\, Amanda Kitchell and Those Who Helped Them\,” tells the story of two St. Louis slaves who in 1853 escaped to freedom to Canada via the Underground Railroad of northwestern Madison County.  \n 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/speakerseries-jericrobinson/
LOCATION:Immanuel Methodist Church – Lower Level\, 800 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,History,Speaker Series
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