Latest Past Events

Dining in History

Crystal Gardens 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville

The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) will hold the 2024 Dining in History event at Crystal Gardens along old Route 66. Following a delicious meal, nationally known Route 66 historians Joe Sonderman and Cheryl Eichar Jett will present a program on the history of Route 66 in this area. This is a ticketed event open […]

Living History Days

Wildey Theatre 252 N. Main, Edwardsville

Three days of discovery and family fun in and around Edwardsville, Illinois from the Madison County Historical Society. Concerts, reenactors, vintage baseball, a quilt show, book festival, cemetery tours, a Chautauqua, and more. Many events are free. For a full schedule of events and times, go to https://madcohistory.org/living-history-days-festival-2024/ Scan for more info  

MCHS Breakfast Benefit

Edwardsville Masonic Lodge 90 Kriege Farm Rd., Glen Carbon

On Saturday morning, September 21, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., the Edwardsville Masonic Lodge will serve a delicious breakfast of biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. 100% of the receipts will be donated to the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS), a 501(c)3 charitable organization. This is the third year the Masons have supported MCHS […]