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SUMMARY:Speakers Series - Larry Kinsella\, Chip-A-Canoe Project
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 11 at 2 p. m. the Madison County Historical Society will welcome Larry Kinsella as the first presenter in the 2024 MCHS Speaker Series. The event is held. at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville\, Illinois. Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. \nKinsella will discuss last summer’s “Chip-a-canoe” project\, where volunteers spent 451 hours turning a felled tree into a canoe using only hand-made stone tools as the Native Americans would have done centuries ago. It had been done before by others\, but it was not well documented. They set out to complete the most documented dugout canoe\, experimental archaeology project and succeeded. When completed\, the canoe\, with passengers\, floated down the Illinois River from Kampsville to Hardin. \nKinsella\, who has a strong interest in experimental archaeology\, said he talked about this project for 35 years. He said\, “It’s inevitable that someone finally calls your bluff. That’s what happened a few years ago at the Rabbit Stick Rendezvous in Rexburg\, Idaho. Myron Cretney told me I’d better start the project while I still could!” \nKinsella\, an amateur archaeologist\, has been a volunteer at Cahokia Mounds for 50 years and has been involved in archaeology for more than 65 years. He began to flintknap in 1980 and has authored many articles and papers on experimental archaeology. In 2010 he was awarded the prestigious Don Crabtree \nAward by the Society of American Archaeology. A carpenter by trade\, he combines those skills with his experience in experimental archaeology to provide programming for libraries\, schools\, universities\, and now\, the Madison County Historical Society. \nThe Madison County Historical Society owns and operates the MCHS Archival Library at 801 N. Main Street in Edwardsville\, Illinois. Hours are Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. The library is also open Mon.-Tues. by appointment only. MCHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that receives no public funding.. For more information or to learn more about Madison County history\, visit the Society’s website at https://madcohistory.org/\, or call 618-656-6579.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/speakers-series-larry-kinsella-chip-a-canoe-project/
LOCATION:Main Street Community Center\, 1003 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T003000
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigators to Re-Explore Weir House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe evening will start in the Archival Library (801 N. Main St.\, Edwardsville) at 7 p.m.\, on Jan. 20\, 2024\, with a brief overview by members of MPIC on the “Dos and don’ts” of researching and investigating possible haunted sites or paranormal activity\, as well as a review of equipment used in paranormal investigation. Beginning at 8 p.m.\, the program will shift next door to the Weir House for a nighttime investigation. \nThis event is limited to 20 participants\, 15 years and older\, on a fire-come\, first-served basis. If there is a high level of interest in this program\, a wait list will be created for an additional session later in the year. \nTime: 7 p.m. – midnight (participants can leave before midnight)\, Jan. 20\, 2024 \nPlace: Madison County Archival Library\, 801 N. Main St.\, Edwardsville \nPrice: $40 (Society members\, $35) \nFor questions or to reserve a space contact Lynn Engleman\, lae2017@gmail.com or call 703-995-0806 and leave your name and contact information.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/paranormal-investigators-to-re-explore-weir-house/
LOCATION:Weir House Museum Building\, 715 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Edwardsville
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230717T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:Farm to Factory
DESCRIPTION:A history-oriented summer camp for youth\, ages 9-12\, is being offered by the Madison County Historical Society in partnership with the Madison County Regional Office of Education #41. The camp will be held July 17 – 20\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. \nCampers begin each day at the Center for Educational Opportunities in Troy\, Illinois\, before heading out for a daily field trip exploring one of the subjects included in the 2023 itinerary. This year’s theme\, “From Farm to Factory\,” will explore a Centennial farm\, the coal mining industry\, the Mississippi River\, and the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company. School buses with experienced drivers will transport campers to their daily destinations. \nThe camp is designed and staffed by professional teachers and educators\, including Bob Daiber\, Norma Asadorian\, Cara Lane\, and Carol Manning. \nThe registration fee of $150 includes snacks\, transportation\, entry fees\, and educational materials. \nCampers are asked to bring their own sack lunch. \nRegistration opens on April 17 at bit.ly/madcohistorycamp  \nFor additional information\, go to https://madcohistory.org/ or call 618-656-1294.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/farm-to-factory/
LOCATION:Center for Educational Opportunities\, 201 Staunton Rd\, Troy\, IL\, 62294\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:MCHS Speakers Series: An Introduction to Armenian Culture\, History\, and the Armenian Genocide
DESCRIPTION:“An Introduction to Armenian Culture\, History\, and the Armenian Genocide” is the topic for the June 11 Speaker Series program from the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS). \nHistorian Norma Asadorian\, whose Armenian grandparents immigrated to Granite City\, Illinois\, will introduce the to Armenian culture and the Armenian genocide. The program will begin at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville\, Illinois. The program is free and open to the public. \nArmenians\, and other immigrants who settled in Granite City’s Lincoln Place neighborhood\, played an important role in the development of the planned community. At the beginning of the twentieth century\, Granite City was established by the immigrant industrialist brothers Fredrick and William Niedringhaus across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Granite City began as an industrial town producing graniteware household items and industrial steel. It was connected to other parts of the country by several railroad lines. The need for large amounts of cheap factory labor attracted thousands of immigrants\, including Hungarians\, Macedonians\, Mexicans\, and Armenians\, among many others. \nKnown to historians as “The First Genocide of the Twentieth Century\,” the Armenian Genocide is a significant event in modern Armenian history and continues to influence foreign relations with the Republic of Armenia and the lives and shared memories of Armenians and their descendants around the globe. This is what prompted the immigration of many early Granite City Armenians. \nNorma Asadorian earned a BA degree from MacMurray College in Jacksonville\, Illinois\, where she double majored in History and in Russian and East European Studies. Subsequently\, she attended SIUE where she obtained a BS degree in Education with a major in History and later an MA in History. Before her retirement in 2012\, Asadorian was an award-winning secondary school teacher for 37 years. She is the and President of the Lincoln Place Heritage Association\, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historical and cultural heritage of Granite City’ historic Lincoln Place neighborhood. \nThis program is the third of four offered annually by the Madison County Historical Society. All Speaker Series programs are free and open to the public. MCHS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that owns and operates the Madison County History Museum and Archival Library at 801 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, Illinois. For additional information visit the MCHS website at https://madcohistory.org/ or call 618-656-1294.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/mchs-speakers-series-an-introduction-to-armenian-culture-history-and-the-armenian-genocide/
LOCATION:Main Street Community Center\, 1003 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Edwardsville,Granite City,Lincoln Place,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) and Friends of the Wildey Theat \n \ner are hosting “Thomas Jefferson: The Man and Legacy” featuring historian Kurt Smith at the Wildey Theatre on Thursday\, May 11\, at 7 p.m. \nHistorian and researcher Kurt Smith has devoted his life and career to the study and portrayal of Thomas Jefferson. He is one of only two men who work full-time introducing the public to the story of Jefferson as a man\, as well as a dynamic figure in the history of America. Smith often appears at Colonial Williamsburg where Thomas Jefferson attended college at William and Mary. \nSmith’s presentation gives an honest portrayal of Jefferson in all his humanity as a hopeful\, flawed\, passionate human being. \nThe historic Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville\, Illinois is located at 252 N. Main Street. Thanks to the \nsupport of the Lewis and Clark Historical Society\, this event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. For additional information about this event\, call MCHS at 618-656-1294.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/an-evening-with-thomas-jefferson/
LOCATION:Wildey Theatre\, 252 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:Free MCHS Program: Migration and Health in National and Global History
DESCRIPTION:The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) will offer two new exhibits and a companion program beginning May 7 and May 10. “Migration and Health in National and Global History\,” will be presented Sunday\, May 7\, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. \nThe speaker\, Kathleen Vongsathorn\, is an Associate Professor of History at SIUE where she teaches the history of health\, disease and science. The program was created to showcase the two exhibits to follow on May 10.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/free-mchs-program-migration-and-health-in-national-and-global-history/
LOCATION:Weir House Museum Building\, 715 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,History,Illinois,Immigrant
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Mississippi River Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark Pierce\, author of “When the Stars Came Out: Stories of the Mississippi River Festival\,” will be the presenter for the April Madison County Historical Society’s Speaker Series on Sunday\, April 16 at 2.p.m. \nThe event will be held at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. Pierce has been a journalist and corporate communications leader in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years. A graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville\, his love of music and connections with many who played pivotal roles in the Mississippi River Festival (MRF) story served as inspiration for his book which was written with former festival director Lyle Ward\, and Jack Twesten. The book became an outlet for the artists who played\, the fans who cheered\, and the workers behind the scenes to tell their stories. \nPierce will be sharing stories he collected when researching the book and will have the new book available for sale after the presentation. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For additional event information call 618-656-1294.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/celebrating-the-mississippi-river-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Community Center\, 1003 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:History Harvest: Wood River
DESCRIPTION:Current or former residents of Madison County are invited to attend a third “History Harvest” on Saturday\, February 25 from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. at Wood River Public Library. The library is located at 326 E. Ferguson Ave\, Wood River. The focus of the History Harvest is to collect information for a future exhibit about immigration and migration to Madison County.  \nThe History Harvest is collaborative effort of MCHS staff and volunteers with students and faculty from SIUE’s IRIS Center and Department of History. It is supported by a SHARP grant from the American Historical Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \nIf area residents know the story of how or why their family moved to Madison County and have documentation\, the Society asks that they bring them to this event where items will be scanned to make their family part of the recorded story of Madison County. Participants will be given a USB drive with high-quality digital images of their items.  \nWalk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. To make an appointment\, go to: https://bit.ly/wood-river-harvest\, email margars@siue.edu.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/history-harvest-wood-river/
LOCATION:Wood River Public Library\, 326 E. Ferguson Ave.\, Wood River\, 62095
CATEGORIES:Collinsville,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230121T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:History Harvest: Immigration and Migration
DESCRIPTION:Current or former residents of Madison County are invited to attend a second “History Harvest” on Saturday\, January 21 from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. at Collinsville Memorial Library. The library is located at 408 West Main Street in Collinsville. The focus of the History Harvest is to collect information for a future exhibit about immigration and migration to Madison County.  \nThe History Harvest is collaborative effort of MCHS staff and volunteers with students and faculty from SIUE’s IRIS Center and Department of History. It is supported by a SHARP grant from the American Historical Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \nIf area residents know the story of how or why their family moved to Madison County and have documentation\, the Society asks that they bring them to this event where items will be scanned to make their family part of the recorded story of Madison County. Participants will be given a USB drive with high-quality digital images of their items.  \nWalk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. To make an appointment\, go to: https://bit.ly/collinsville-harvest\, email margars@siue.edu\, or call 618-656-1294.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/history-harvest-immigration-and-migration/
LOCATION:Collinsville Memorial Library\, 408 West Main\, Collinsville\, IL\, 62234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collinsville,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
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SUMMARY:Dining in History -- Annual MCHS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dining in History is an annual MCHS event held at an historic property in Madison County where guests can enjoy a meal and learn about the venue through a program and guided tours. This year the Society is hosting the event at the Old Bakery Brew Company in Alton that is in the former Colonial Bakery building. \nIn earlier years participants have explored the Wildey Theatre\, 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 for the purpose of electing Board members. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\nBrewery Tours: Noon and 12:30 p.m. & social hour. (Please indicate which time slot you want under remarks when making your reservation)\nBuffet Luncheon: 1 p.m. (Herbed chicken breast\, roast beef\, potatoes\, salad\, dessert\, beverage and more)\nCash Bar\nMCHS Annual Meeting\nProgram: Beer and Bread: The History of Breweries and Bakeries in Alton by Lacy McDonald and Don Huber\n\n\n\nTickets \n$45 for MCHS members \n$55 for non-members \nReservation deadline is Oct. 21. \nCall 618-656-1294 for more information \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/dining-history-meeting/
LOCATION:Old Bakery Beer Company\, 400 Landmarks Blvd\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alton,Dining in History,Dinner,Featured,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221029T183000
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SUMMARY:Peering into the Past -- Paranormally
DESCRIPTION:The Madison County Historical Society invites all history buffs\, skeptics\, and paranormal enthusiasts to attend a program entitled “Introduction to Paranormal Investigating\,” with an opportunity to participate in a paranormal investigation of Weir House. The event will be held on Saturday\, Oct. 29. \nPhoto credit: Lynn Watkins Photography \nThe evening will start at the Archival Library (801 N. Main. St.\, Edwardsville) at 6:30 p.m. with a seminar by members of the Midwest Paranormal Investigators Consortium on the “Dos and Don’ts” of researching and investigating possible haunted sites or paranormal activity\, as well as a review of equipment used in paranormal investigation. They will also cover ways to “debunk” those weird feelings and bumps in the night. Beginning at 8 p.m. the program will shift next door to the Weir House for a nighttime investigation. \nThis event is limited to 20 participants\, 15 years and older\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is a high level of interest in this program\, a wait list will be created for an additional session later in the years. \nTime: 6:30 p.m. – midnight (participants can leave before midnight) \n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/peering-past-paranormal/
LOCATION:Madison County Archival Library\, 801 North Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Edwardsville,Featured,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220915T015210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T015210Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Baseball Game
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Winston Brown Recreation Center in Edwardsville for an old-fashioned game of base ball\, using the official 1860 rulebook where baseball was spelled “base ball.” \nAnd that’s not the only difference! Come for batting practice at 12:30 (kids over 10 and adults) or for the game at 1:30 p.m. when the Belleville Stags face-off against the St. Louis Brown Stockings. \nMCHS will host a concession stand with the usual modern-day and 1860 baseball favorites\, hotdogs\, popcorn\, Crackerjacks\, and\, of course\, beer. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/vintage-baseball-game-mchs/
LOCATION:Winston Brown Rec Complex\, 1325 Shiller Ave.\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Edwardsville,Featured,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220825T233510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T234027Z
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SUMMARY:Family History Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Madison County Historical Society and City of Edwardsville will present a Family History Walk on Saturday\, Sept. 24\, from 1 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will feature re-enactors who will help bring local history alive. \nThe self-guided tour begins at the Madison County Museum\, located at 801 N. Main St.\, Edwardsville. Events are planned at Old Lincoln School (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.\, Columbus School (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.)\, the Weir House (noon and 3 p.m.)\, and the Wildey Theatre  (10 a.m. & 1 p.m.).
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/family-history-walk/
LOCATION:Madison County Archival Library\, 801 North Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Edwardsville,Featured,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220825T222508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T232412Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Fundraiser at Masonic Lodge
DESCRIPTION:A Breakfast Fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Madison County Historical Society will be held from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 17\, at the Edwardsville Masonic Lodge\, located at 90 Kriege Farm Road\, Glen Carbon (Behind Glen Carbon Walmart).  \nBiscuits & gravy\, with scrambled eggs\, will be served. Eat in or take out. Recommended donation: $5. For more information\, visit edwardsvillemasons.org\, or see Facebook.com/edwardsvillemasons\n \n\nThis fundraiser benefits the Madison County Historical Society\, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that operates the Madison County History Museum and Library in Edwardsville. MCHS also offers programming and events throughout the year which document Madison County’s rich history. \n\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/breakfast-masonic-lodge/
LOCATION:Edwardsville Masonic Lodge\, 90 Kriege Farm Rd.\, Glen Carbon\, 62034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220706T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T220518Z
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SUMMARY:MCHS To Host Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Madison County Historical Society will be hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday\, Aug. 27\, beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Glen Carbon American Legion\, 190 S. Main St.\, Glen Carbon. People are invited to help support the MCHS and reserve a table\, sponsor a round\, or make a donation. Call the Trivia Night Committee at 618-451-2611 or send an email to hyaghchig@charter.net. Walk-in teams are welcome! \nDoors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. There is a maximum of 8 players per table\, with a cost of $25/person. Mulligans are available on site at 3/$5 with a maximum of 12/$20 per team. \nCash prizes will be $400 for First Place and $300 for Second Place. There will be a Silent Auction\, 50/50 Raffle\, a Dead or Alive Game\, Booze Basket Raffle\, Pastry Auction\, and Attendance Prizes. There is a cash bar for soda\, water\, beer and other alcohol (no outside drinks or alcohol permitted). Bring your own snacks! \nThis fundraiser benefits the Madison County Historical Society\, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that operates the Madison County History Museum and Library in Edwardsville. MCHS also offers programming and events throughout the year which document Madison County’s rich history.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/mchs-host-trivia-night/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 190 S. Main St.\, Glen Carbon\, 62034
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220802T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220802T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220706T195321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T195828Z
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SUMMARY:Genetic Genealogy and Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:“Researching Your Family Tree Using DNA” is the topic for the Madison County Historical Society’s August Speaker Series program. The presenter\, Debi Burgess\, working through the DNA Detectives Facebook page\, has assisted hundreds of families with finding their birth relatives. The program will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, August 7 in the lower level of Immanuel United Methodist Church at 800 N. Main St.\, Edwardsville\, directly across the street from the MCHS Library. \nDNA Detectives was founded and is administered by one of the country’s foremost genetic genealogist\, Cece Moore. It is a resource where persons with questions about their birth family can reach out for assistance. Some are individuals who took a DNA test to learn their ethnicity\, only to find they are not related to the people they thought were their birth family. Others have been on a life-long search to connect with birth families. \nBurgess is one of many “search angels” connected to the page. These are people who have developed a high level of expertise and agree to help families in their search. They are not permitteurgd to accept payment for their work. For the Speaker program\, Burgess will discuss how you can use DNA to discover your ancestors\, the websites to help in your search\, and methods available. The information will be useful for beginners\, as well as interesting for people with a curiosity about how DNA is being used in these searches. She will also discuss some of the recent cold cases which have been solved using genetic genealogy techniques. \nMCHS Speaker Series programs are free and open to the public. Regular hours at the Madison County History Museum and Library are Wed – Fri\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Although the museum building is closed for renovations\, museum exhibits can be found at the library and online at madcohistory.org. For additional information\, call 618-656-7569.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/researching-family-tree-dna-2/
LOCATION:Immanuel United Methodist Church\, 800 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220718T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220604T032624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T220251Z
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SUMMARY:History Camp for Kids -- A Week of Adventures
DESCRIPTION:A four-day History Camp for Kids will be held July 18-21 at the Center for Educational Opportunities\, 201 Staunton Road\, Troy\, Illinois. Geared for Madison County students aged 9-11\, each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.\, and will include a field trip to an historic site in Madison County and history-based learning activities. \nThe cost per child is $100 which includes transportation to the sites\, entry fees\, educational materials\, and snacks. Participants must bring a sack lunch each day. Online registration is at bit.ly/madcohistorycamp. \nCampers will visit the Lewis and Clark Museum\, the National Great Rivers Lock and Dam\, the Confluence Tower\, the Phillips 66 Museum of the Petroleum Industry\, the Phillips 66 Refinery\, a Lincoln-Douglas debate site\, an Underground Railroad tunnel\, and other historic sites related to the Abolitionist Movement. Participants should expect to do outdoor walking\, often on uneven terrain. \nThe camp is a first-time collaborative effort between the Madison County Historical Society and the Madison County Regional Office of Education 41. All the camp coordinators have a background in historical studies and will provide instruction and guidance for the camp. The coordinators include Norma Asadorian\, an educator and historian\, Carol Manning\, former education coordinator for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library\, and Dr. Robert Daiber\, former Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools. Additional historians\, re-enactors\, and staff also will provide learning experiences\, supervision and support.  \nRegistration is limited to the first thirty participants. For additional information\, call 618-830-1647.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/history-camp-for-kids-a-week-of-adventures/
LOCATION:Center for Educational Opportunities\, 201 Staunton Rd\, Troy\, IL\, 62294\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220605T140000
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CREATED:20220524T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T032330Z
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SUMMARY:MCHS Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/mchs-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Immanuel United Methodist Church\, 800 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20220424T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T203419Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Restoration Workshops
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/cemetery-restoration-workshops/
LOCATION:Immanuel United Methodist Church\, 800 N. Main\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cemeteries
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Historical Society":MAILTO:madisoncountyhistoryil@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20200302T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T055829Z
UID:4327-1587304800-1587308400@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series - Peter StehmanApr  19\, 2020 Postponed
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS \nThe Lynching of Robert Praeger: A World War I Hate Crime for Uncle Sam \n\nPeter Stehman will discuss his book\, “Patriotic Murder\,” a fascinating look at the anti-German frenzy\, fueled by government propaganda\, that led to the lynching of Robert Praeger at Collinsville\, Illinois on April 5\, 1918. Stehman discusses how civil liberties were hijacked in the name of patriotism during World War I. There are lessons for today in this story of a crime where intolerance and hate against immigrants led to a suspension of civility. There were two crimes against Robert Praeger. Not only was he an innocent man murdered for his nationality\, but the leaders of the mob who committed the crime were exonerated.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/speaker-series-peterstehman-apr-19-2020/
LOCATION:Immanuel Methodist Church – Lower Level\, 800 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200209T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20200112T230408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T202528Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - Stephen HansenFeb  9\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Elijah Lovejoy: Freedom’s Champion or Religious Fanatic? \n\nStephen Hansen\, Emeritus Dean and Professor of Historical Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will explore the character and personality of Elijah Lovejoy. What kind of person was he? Why did he persist in attacking slavery even after prominent citizens warned him to stop?  Was Lovejoy an uncompromising defender of freedom\, a religious fanatic\, a revolutionary\, or a madman? This program will explore the events leading up to the fateful day in November 1837 when Lovejoy was killed by a mob in Alton. 
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/speaker-series-stephen-hansen/
LOCATION:Immanuel Methodist Church – Lower Level\, 800 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191016T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T202318Z
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SUMMARY:Closed  for New Years
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/closed-for-new-years/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191016T202207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T202207Z
UID:3713-1577145600-1577318399@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/closed-for-christmas/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191016T202038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T202038Z
UID:3710-1574812800-1575158399@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Closed  for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Closed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191016T201121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T201200Z
UID:3706-1573430400-1573516799@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/closed-for-veterans-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191103T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191008T045025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T013427Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191020T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191017T041941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T180218Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20191008T035524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T154724Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Historical Society":MAILTO:madisoncountyhistoryil@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180819T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20180530T200012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T200012Z
UID:1248-1534687200-1534694400@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Lewis & Clark In Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Illinois was the “Point of Departure” on May 14\, 1804\, for the Lewis and Clark Expedition that left from the eastern banks of the Mississippi River at the Wood River confluence and began their two and one half year journey to explore the Louisiana Territory and search for a passage to the Pacific Ocean. Illinois is often not considered part of the expedition\, but in fact the men spent more time in Illinois than any other state except North Dakota. Site Superintendent\, Brad Winn of the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site\, will present a program retelling this often overlooked Illinois Story.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/lewis-clark-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Immanuel Methodist Church – Lower Level\, 800 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Illinois
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Historical Society":MAILTO:madisoncountyhistoryil@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180610T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T113952
CREATED:20180530T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T200114Z
UID:1244-1528639200-1528646400@madcohistory.org
SUMMARY:Emancipation In Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Many people assume that since Illinois was a northern free state\, that there was no slavery here. But it’s a bit more complicated. Chattel slavery in the territorial years\, indentured servitude\, slavery exemptions in at least five counties\, and gradual emancipation all meant that unfree labor was a constant in Illinois leading up to the Civil War. \n \nDr. Bryan Jack (at left) will provide an overview of slavery and unfree labor in Illinois. Jack is an associate professor of historical studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
URL:https://madcohistory.org/event/emancipation-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Immanuel Methodist Church – Lower Level\, 800 N. Main Street\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Illinois,Slavery
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison County Historical Society":MAILTO:madisoncountyhistoryil@gmail.com
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