Jackson County Historical Society, Murphysboro, Ill.

06/19/2026

Don’t forget we are OPEN ON SATURDAYS during our Founders Exhibit. Come on in. You can meet the Patriots, see exhibits, and/or do genealogy research all in one stop. We are open from 10-3.

06/18/2026

The Jackson County Historical Society will be closed tomorrow, June 19, in celebration of the Juneteenth federal holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/17/2026

Great news!! The WSIU produced 1925 Tri-State Tornado movie that was shown at the Liberty Theater during the commemoration last year, will be broadcast on WSIU this week. Here are the times so you can watch or set your DVR.

June 17 at 7 p.m.
June 18 at 4 a.m.
June 19 at 3 a.m.
June 20 at 4 p.m.
June 21 at Midnight
June 21 at 6 p.m.
June 24 at 3 p.m.

Send a message to learn more

06/17/2026

Today, this man is known more for his beer making skills but he also played an important role in the American Revolution. Come and visit the Jackson County Historical Society and hear the story of Samuel Adams. While he won’t share his beer recipe, he has a great story to tell. We are open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-3, Thursday evenings from 5-8 and Saturdays from 10-3.

06/13/2026

His name was Alexander Hamilton! It’s not the broadway show but he is a featured patriot in our Founders Exhibit at the JCHS. Come and hear his story and many other patriots. We are open today from 10-3.

06/10/2026

Do you know who Mercy Otis Warren is and the role she played in the American Revolution? Come in between 12-3 today and hear her story. We have expanded our hours to also include Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-3.

06/08/2026

We are ready!! Starting at noon on Wednesday, June 10, the JCHS will have its Founders Exhibit open to the public. This exhibit will feature 32 male and female patriots. You can hear their stories in their own words and how their actions and words determined the future of the United States of America. In addition to this exhibit, we also have military uniforms and ephemera on display, a replica of the Betsy Ross flag and the story behind “did she really make it or not,” a part of our collection of military patches from World Wars I and II, a banner from the Murphysboro Chapter of the American War Mothers organization from World War I (the precursor to the Gold Star Mothers), and a actual Gold Star banner which hung in a Jackson County home. During this time, we will extend our Wednesday and Friday hours to include Thursday evenings from 5-8 and Saturdays from 10-3.

Come by and check us out! We look forward to seeing you.

06/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder that we are OPEN this evening from 5:30-8. Please come on by and visit. You can also get a sneak peek at our exhibit for the Nation's 250th Anniversary. Come and hear the stories from the American Patriots!! Our grand opening is not until June 11th but you can still check it out a little early. We hope to see you tonight.

06/02/2026

Hey everyone, don’t forget that we are open Thursday night from 5:30-8 p.m. Are you working on a project or trying to find that third great grandmother on your father’s side? Come on in and we will try to help you out.

05/29/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the JCHS will not be open today. Please come and see us next week. We apologize for any inconvenience.