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Union County, IL Historical and Genealogy Society & Museum

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Union County, IL Historical and Genealogy Society & Museum

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The Union County Historical and Genealogical Society was originally formed in 1974 with the purpose of preserving and promoting local history.

The society developed a relationship with the Cobden Museum in the 1980s. The museum was founded in 1961 and had

10/30/2026

We are presenting some examples of the great merchandise that will be available at the Christmas Shop: antique lanterns, Royal Doulton figures, Campbell Soup ornaments, and a variety of Nativities. Check us out on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9a.m. We are located in downtown Cobden, IL (west side, next to the Post Office). Proceeds go for the operation of the Union County Museum.

10/28/2026

Historical Society Board member, Darryl Parks, poses with a collection of nutcrackers that will be for sale at the Christmas Shop starting Sat., Nov. 7, 9a.m. We want to thank Darryl for doing a great job arranging the collection.

10/26/2026

We are working on getting everything ready for the Christmas Shop which opens Saturday, Nov. 7, 9a.m. We have decorated one of our windows with a blow-mold Nativity set that will be for sale. Thanks to Historical Society board member, Darryl Parks, for doing this.

10/18/2026

The Shop for the Benefit of the Museum is now temporarily closed to prepare for the Christmas Shop which will open on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9a.m. We will soon start posting merchandise that will be available at the Christmas Shop.
Also the Union County Museum will remain open and will conduct hours of Saturday/Sunday, 1-4p.m.

10/11/2026

Since the Shop for the Benefit of the Museum will temporarily close after next weekend (Oct. 17-18) to prepare for the Christmas Shop, we will have special sales on selected merchandise. We have two pairs of chairs, Frankorama pottery, Oriental style porcelain, 3-piece side table set and other items on sale. Check out what we have and help the Museum. Hours will be Sat./Sun., 1-5.

10/11/2026

The last day the Shop for the Benefit of the Museum will be open is Sunday, Oct. 18. The Shop will temporarily close to prepare for the Christmas Shop which will start on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9a.m. The Shop still has a nice variety of Fall/Halloween merchandise. This will be your last chance to pick up some great items. Also the Union County Museum will be open during this period while the Shop is temporarily closed (Hours: Saturday/Sunday, 1-5p.m.)

09/22/2026

The Historical Society would like to promote a couple of events happening this Saturday, Sept. 26. The Cobden School is conducting a yard sale/vendor sale and the Cobden American Legion & Auxiliary is hosting a Family Fun Day at the Cobden Comunity Park. The Shop for the Benefit of the Museum will conduct regular hours on Saturday and will be open 1-5p.m. Check out the events and come to the Shop and Museum.

09/16/2026

The Village of Cobden is conducting a car show, flea market, community yard sale day and other activities this Sat., Sept. 19 at the Cobden Community Park on Locust St. (go north on Appleknocker St; northwest of town).
The Shop for the Benefit of the museum will open at 9a.m. The Shop still has a lot of Fall/Halloween merchandise. The Society will also conduct a yard sale at our Resource Center (the former Cobden Medical Clinic) on Appleknocker St. There will be a lot of Fall decorations available and other items.

09/10/2026

Society Board Member, Paulette Aronson, has some shelves for sale. If interested, call her at 618/893-2882.

08/24/2026

The Shop for the Benefit of the Museum still has some great Fall/Halloween items and great merchandise. We have an old set of wooden chairs, a variety of pillows, a nice lamp and much more. Support the museum and check out the wonderful bargains we have. Hours are Saturday/Sunday, 1-5p.m.

Address

Cobden, IL
62920

Opening Hours

Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16188932865

Website

http://www.unioncountyilmuseum.com/

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