In this issue, Lincoln scholar Dr. Stephen Hansen writes about Abraham Lincoln’s numerous journeys to Madison County where he met political friends, conducted business and a participated in a famous debate.
Since 1965, thousands of students at SIUE have attended classes in the Peck Building, named for John Mason Peck, but few knew of his contributions to education in Madison County nearly two centuries ago.
Museum Superintendent Jon Parkin tells about the early settlement of Illinois, where in many cases the military veterans were rewarded for their service and sacrifice with a land grant in Illinois.
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https://i0.wp.com/madcohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Living-History-Day-FeaturedImage-1.jpg?fit=600%2C500&ssl=1500600Adam Celuchhttps://madcohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MCHML_SOCIETY-05-crop-white-sr-300x120.pngAdam Celuch2019-10-17 02:45:512019-10-17 04:30:05Living History Days: A Chautauqua with Mark Twain & Friends Recap
MCHS News Volume 6 Number 3
/in All News, Newsletter /by Adam CeluchIn this issue, Lincoln scholar Dr. Stephen Hansen writes about Abraham Lincoln’s numerous journeys to Madison County where he met political friends, conducted business and a participated in a famous debate.
MCHS News Volume 6 Number 2
/in All News, Newsletter /by Adam CeluchSince 1965, thousands of students at SIUE have attended classes in the Peck Building, named for John Mason Peck, but few knew of his contributions to education in Madison County nearly two centuries ago.
MCHS News Volume 6 Number 1
/in All News, Newsletter /by Adam CeluchMuseum Superintendent Jon Parkin tells about the early settlement of Illinois, where in many cases the military veterans were rewarded for their service and sacrifice with a land grant in Illinois.
New Online Exhibit
/in All News, Featured News, Press Release /by Adam CeluchLaborers in Madison County History
Laborers in Madison County History
Living History Days: A Chautauqua
/in All News, Featured News /by Adam Celuchwith Mark Twain & Friends Recap
with Mark Twain & Friends Recap