Join local historical organizations for a fun, educational day filled with exhibits, demonstrations, activities, food, drink, and more.

Join us on June 8th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM as Debbie Fraedrich, a representative from FamilySearch, shares her knowledge of the FamilySearch online research site as well as what mobile apps and related sites are available for your use no matter where you are.

This event has been cancelled due to flooding.

Enjoy a Sunday drive through the "French Colonial Corridor" along the middle Mississippi River Valley. Whether you begin your journey near Prairie du Rocher or Ste. Genevieve, these heritage gardens are sure to provide inspiration and enjoyment. 

Presenter Marvin Moehle of Granite City is the grandson of Macedonian immigrants who played a major role in his life. They taught him the native language, traditions, folklore, and the village culture of his ancestors. As a child, he took an interest in ethnography, preserving the traditions, stories, and culture of the peoplein his Lincoln Place neighborhood in Granite City. 

Meet the winners of the Society's award for the best student projects on the history of Hyde Park Township from the 2019 Chicago Metro History Fair and see a presentation of their projects. Commentary on student projects will be made by local historians.

For more information, contact: Kathy Huff, kathy@rogerhuff.com, 773-241-7141.

The Silver Streak Model T Ford is on display in the Ford building at the Wheels O' Time Museum during the month of June. On June 20, come and listen to John Butte who's mom Regina Fennell (Butte) and his aunt travelled with other women in this car across the USA. These remarkable women known as "The Bradford Model T Girls" were way ahead of their time!

In partnership with the Hayner Genealogy and Local History Library of Alton, the Madison County Historical Society will host Gerald A. McWorter and Kate Williams-McWorter, authors of a new book on the town of New Philadelphia, Illinois. New Philadelphia, located in Pike County about 20 miles east of Hannibal, Missouri, was the first known town in the United States to be founded and platted by an African-American. 

In partnership with the Hayner Genealogy and Local History Library of Alton, the Madison County Historical Society will host Gerald A. McWorter and Kate Williams-McWorter, authors of a new book on the town of New Philadelphia, Illinois. New Philadelphia, located in Pike County about 20 miles east of Hannibal, Missouri, was the first known town in the United States to be founded and platted by an African-American.