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October 2019
28th Annual Leclaire Parkfest
Oct 20, 2019
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…
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Dining in History
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…
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December 2019
January 2020
February 2020
Speaker Series – Stephen Hansen
Feb 9, 2020
Stephen Hansen, Emeritus Dean and Professor of Historical Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will explore the character and personality of Elijah Lovejoy.
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Speaker Series – Peter Stehman
Apr 19, 2020 Postponed
Stephen Hansen, Emeritus Dean and Professor of Historical Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will explore the character and personality of Elijah Lovejoy.
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Cemetery Restoration Workshops
Two cemetery restoration workshops, May 20-21, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M., St. John's Lutheran Church, 7201 West Main Street, Maryville, Illinois. Professional instructors. Last day to register, Friday, May 13. $75 registration fee includes lunch. Call 217-525-2781 to register.
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MCHS Speaker Series
MCHS Speaker Series: Immanuel United Methodist Church (lower level), 800 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL Topic: Madison County's Indian Captivity Story with presenter Mary Z. Rose, MCHS Archival Library Research Manager. Free and open to the public.
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