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  • Paranormal Investigators to Re-Explore Weir House

    Weir House Museum Building 715 N. Main, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    The Midwest Paranormal Investigators Consortium (MPIC) will be back to explore the Weir House with the intent of learning if there has been any change in paranormal activity since the building has undergone major restoration. The evening will start in the Archival Library (801 N. Main St., Edwardsville) at 7 p.m., on Jan. 20, 2024, […]

  • Lincoln and Koerner at the Crossroads of History

    Main Street Community Center 1003 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    Jack LeShien and Mollie McKenzie, Co-chairs of the Gustave Koerner House Restoration Committee in Belleville, Illinois, will present a program for the Madison County Historical Society’s Speaker Series on April 14 at 2 p.m. The subject is “Lincoln and Koerner at the Crossroads of History.” MCHS Speaker Series events are free and open to the […]

  • Historian Researches Women in Lincoln’s Life

    Main Street Community Center 1003 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    The Madison County Historical Society’s June Speaker Series event will take place June 9 at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois. The lecture is by historian Stacy Lynn whose program is “Loving Lincoln: Stories about Women and Abraham Lincoln.” MCHS Speaker Series events are free and […]

  • Loving Lincoln by Stacey Lynnn

    Main Street Community Center 1003 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    Historian Stacy Lynn will provide a program on Abraham Lincoln for the final event of the 2024 Annual MCHS Speaker Series. “Loving Lincoln: Stories about Women and Abraham Lincoln” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 11 at the Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois. The MCHS Speaker […]

  • MCHS Trivia Night

    St. Gregory Armenian Community Center 3501 Century Drive, Granite City, IL, United States

    The Madison County Historical Society’s annual Trivia Night fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 24 beginning at 7 p. m. at St. Gregory Armenian Community Center, 3501 Century Dr., Granite City. Cash prizes, games, silent auction, and more. Doors open at 6:30 p. m. For details or to make reservations call 618-451-2611 or go to […]

  • Art from the Vault

    Weir House Museum Building 715 N. Main, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    A new exhibit at the Madison County History Museum opens September 4 and will run through November 15.  As the name implies, it includes paintings, posters, drawings, etc. from the MCHS collections, many that have not been available for viewing in many years. Some of the pieces depict Madison County residents or places and others […]