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Madison County Historical Society

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Opening Doors to Madison County History While the museum building is being renovated, exhibits can be found in the Archival Library. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

The Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library at 715 and 801 North Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois, is owned and operated by the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS). MCHS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that receives no public funding. Preservation work and the operations are paid for with membership dues and the generous support of MCHS donors. Regular hours are Wed - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. To join MCHS or explore Madison County history, go to: madcohistory.org

11/06/2026

Meet the Cast for "A Christmas Memory" Tickets on sale now on the MCHS website!

11/01/2026

The Madison County Archival Library will be closed today, Sunday, November 1, for the MCHS Annual Meeting. For those of you with tickets, the day starts with a visit to the Collinsville Historical Museum at 11:30 a.m., then a dinner and program at the Collinsville Library (next door). Dinner is at 1 p.m. and the program with keynote speaker Joann Condellone at about 2 p.m. Hope to see you there!

10/27/2026

Have you heard of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory? 🎄

Inspired by his own childhood, this heartwarming story follows seven-year-old Buddy and his elderly cousin, Sook, as they celebrate Christmas in 1930s Alabama. Their holiday traditions, including baking fruitcakes together, are at the heart of this special story.

Take a look through the photos below to learn more about the story and its author before Alumni Players! brings it to the stage this November!

📅 November 19 at 7:00 PM
📍 First Christian Church, Edwardsville
🎟️ Tickets available at https://madcohistory.org/events/special-events/

10/24/2026

Tickets for Dining in History are going fast! Be sure to order yours by Monday or it will be too late! This year it's Dining in History "The Italian Way," with live music, an all-Italian menu, and a program about Madison County Italian immigrants. And that menu! Bagna Cauda anyone?!

Home The Italian Way Join the MCHS for a historic afternoon that celebrates Italians and their part of the Madison County story. Collinsville Memorial Library Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:30 am-1:0…

10/19/2026

Our volunteers spent Sunday at Leclaire Parkfest talking to visitors, challenging them to play a history trivia game, and showing off the handmade quilts that are being raffled. Shown here are Stephen Smidowicz , Mark Von Nida, and Donna Bisset. Volunteers also included members of Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Cindy Reinhardt, Steve Hansen, and Penny May. Notice the 250 banner hanging at the back of the tent? These pole banners were recently taken down and are now for sale....Just make a donation to MCHS. The banners are at the Madison County Archival Library, 801 N. Main Street in Edwardsville.

10/19/2026

Dining in History is coming! This year MCHS and friends will be recognizing Italian heritage in Madison County. Of course, it had to be held in Collinsville! Tickets went on sale less than two weeks ago and are already half sold, so don't wait. Buy yours today!

10/15/2026

Here's where you can find MCHS this weekend! (The library will still be open 1-4.) The Leclaire neighborhood of Edwardsville is a National Historic District that celebrates its unique history every year on the 3rd Sunday in October. Stop by to enjoy the music, indulge in some delicious festival food, do a little shopping and learn the story behind this former village that was founded on kindness.

10/04/2026

Today is Chautauqua! The last day of the Living History Days Festival! We hope you can join us at Edwardsville City Park.

Address

801 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL
62025

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16186561294

Website

https://www.madcohistory.org/

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