Metamora Association for Historic Preservation

07/31/2026

07/17/2026

Thank you Reclaimed Resale. Please consider volunteering just 2 hours a week at the store.

07/13/2026

Did you know Adlai E. Stevenson was elected as a trustee for the Village of Metamora in 1867? Read about how many votes he received and his contribution to our local government.
https://historicmetamora.org/1867-village-minutes/

07/09/2026

We have launched the digital archive section of our website including Village minutes from 1859, Court documents from 1841 and township minutes from 1855. Were your relatives active in early village government?
https://historicmetamora.org/digital-archives/

07/09/2026

So proud of our Vice President Adam Bockler who participated in the reading of the Declaration of Independence last night in Metamora.
https://historicmetamora.org/metamora-joins-nationwide-declaration-of-independence-reading/

07/03/2026

Happy 250 America! Have a safe weekend. Back in 1935, Dave Murray did not. Read his story..
https:/historicmetamora.org/dave-murray/

06/20/2026

Old Settlers' always has a great variety of bands playing during the festival. Do you know the history of the Metamora Bands? Learn about the history here..
https://historicmetamora.org/metamora-bands/

06/11/2026

The 2026 Old Settlers' Parade is June 27th. Do you remember the 1987 parade which featured the first fire truck purchased by the Village? Read the full article here
https://historicmetamora.org/metamoras-first-custom-built-fire-truck/

06/06/2026

Metamora was incorporated as a village on Jan 8, 1859. Did you know that 3 people voted against the move? Read the original minutes of the vote and who was elected as the first village trustees to serve under Village President George Painter.

https://historicmetamora.org/metamora-history/

05/31/2026

Mark your calendars for our June events:
Hanover 190 Sunday June 7th, 1-4
Mahjong June 14th, 1-3
Hope to see you!