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Museum and Properties

Victorian Museum Home is an 1866 Victorian Home recreating a family dwelling of the period. The Museum also features frequently changing exhibits of artifacts and collections pertaining to local history, Society office, research library, gift shop, and the Society's collections of artifacts and clothing. Open Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays. Admission $2 adult, $1 child, free to Society members. Group tours by appointment.

701 East Washington Street
Belleville, Illinois 62220
Phone: (618) 234-0600
Fax: (618) 234-3060

Emma Kunz House is a circa 1830 brick Greek Revival house believed to be the oldest such structure in Illinois. Furnishings depict the simple frontier life-style of early settlers to the area. Group tours by appointment.

602 Fulton Street
Belleville, Illinois 62220
Phone: (618) 234-0600

Messinger Cemetery and Veteran's Memorial John Messinger, pioneer, noted local and state politician, and state surveyor is interred here with his wife and members of his family. Anne Lyon, Messinger's wife, was the daughter of Matthew Lyon, Revolutionary War soldier and US Congressman. The cemetery features a memorial commemorating American losses at Pearl Harbor and is believed to be the first such memorial established in the United States.

3450 Old Collinsville Road
Belleville, Illinois

Administrative Office is located in the Victorian Museum Home. Operations are overseen by Office Administrator Norma Walker. Hours are: Monday through Friday 10am - 2pm. Phone: (618) 234-0600. Services include: information, library reference, tours, gift shop and member services.

Fundraising

The Society sponsors a variety of events for the purpose of raising funds to support its educational mission and other Society objectives.

Research

Basic information and research questions on St. Clair County history are handled at the Society Administrative Office. A fee of $2.00 per request, plus copy and postage cost is charged. Questions that require more than a minimal search may be referred to other libraries and archives. Members may use the Society library at no charge.

Belleville Public Library

St. Clair County Genealogical Society

Programs and Projects

Koerner House and Koerner Club
St. Clair County Historical Society Centennial Celebration 2005
Landmark Awards
Victorian Museum Home Garden and Landscaping

Donations

St. Clair County Historical Society is an IRS 501 (c) (3) corporation, organized and operated for charitable and educational purposes. Endowments and monetary gifts made to the Society are generally tax-deductible. Donations of historic artifacts and memorabilia relevant to St. Clair County history are encouraged and appreciated. Accepted donations are acknowledged with a receipt or letter of appreciation. Donors are encouraged to seek counsel from a tax advisor for specific information on tax deductibility.

Publications

Annual Journal
Lewis and Clark in St. Clair County

Gifts and Items Available for Purchase

St. Clair County Annual Journal
Belleville 1814-1914, Arcadia Publishing Co. Images of American Series
Coffee Mugs
Key Rings
Encore II (St. Clair County Cookbook, spiral bound)
Pen & ink sketches of noted local buildings and scenes
Tapestry of Time (Heavily-illustrated book published for the county Bicentennial)
Plates and Commemorative Coins (200th anniversary of the county)
Note Cards (Historic scenes)
Belleville Illustrated (Book, reproduction of the 1905 publication)
Assorted other memorabilia

Contact the Administrative Office at (618) 234-0600 for availability and pricing information. Purchases may be made by check or money order. Shipping cost is added to mailed items.

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