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September 2019
Living History Days: A Chautauqua with Mark Twain & Friends
Building on a 19th-century tradition, the Madison County Historical Society Chautauqua is a community event that combines living history performances, music, and audience participation into a one-of-a-kind cultural event. Gather with family and friends as live music fills the air. Grab some food and drinks from our local vendors. Listen closely as talented performers appear on stage, bringing history to life through personal stories and detail. This enriching and delightfully entertaining experience is fun for the whole family. Performers include…
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MCHS Speaker Series: The Underground Railroad: Two Case Studies – Oct 13, 2019
Historian J. Eric Robinson who will tell the story of two women, slaves in the state of Missouri, who escaped to freedom in 1853 via the Underground Railroad in northwestern Madison County.
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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
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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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