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Are you brave? Do you value truth above all other things? Do you have what it takes to triumph over evil while making lifelong friends along the way? Read about the adventures of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance as they go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to unearth the truth about the enigmatic Mr. Curtain and the apparent “Emergency” that has gripped the nation.

Join us on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day – in the museum’s Union Theater, starting at 6:30 pm, as Dr. Mark DePue discusses one of the most momentous days of World War II, the date that woke a sleeping giant and launched America into global war.

Binge watch the entire Fall 2021 Lunch & Learn Series from the comfort of home. We'll have updates for the Spring 2022 series in February. Stay tuned!

The Illinois State Historical Society recently recognized the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) as an Illinois Centennial Organization. The Centennial Awards certificate states that MCHS “has contributed to the civic and economic heritage of the State of Illinois for one hundred years.”

The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) invites the public to attend the dedication of a new Illinois State Historical Marker on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. at 715 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. The new ISHS marker will commemorate the home and work of Dr. John Weir (1809-1878). Sunday’s dedication also serves as a kick-off for the Society’s Centennial year. The first meeting of the Madison County Historical Society was held on Dec. 3, 1921, the 103rd anniversary of Illinois statehood.