The 2019-2020 Historic Lecture Series will begin on November 14, 2019.
All sessions start at 7PM on the second floor of the Old Courthouse Museum.
November 14, 2019: St. Paul (Blue Point) Lutheran Church-150 Years
Speaker: Linda Schmidt
December 12, 2019: A History of Horse Racing in Effingham County
Speakers: Kurt and Carl Becker
January 9, 2020: Montrose-150 Years
Speaker: Kelly Thoele
February 13, 2020: Austin College
Speaker: Delaine Donaldson
March 12, 2020: The Old St. Anthony's - Before the Fire
Speaker: Linda Ruholl
100 E. Jefferson Ave.,
Effingham, IL 62401
Daytime Hours:
(January-February)- By appointment only and some special evening hours, TBA
Phone: 217.240.2471 to leave a message
(March through December)
Tuesday and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Evening Hours:
6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of lecture series, November-March
Other times by appointment: Call (217)240-2471 to leave a message
Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom. For information contact Delaine Donaldson, President at: delainedonaldson@mchsi.com.
General Membership Meetings are held once a month of the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom.
MISSON STATEMENT
Our MISSION is to establish, maintain, and operate a museum for the general public, and to collect, research, care for, and interpret materials and artifacts of cultural
and historical interest to the residents of, and visitors to, Effingham County, Illinois.
VISION STATEMENT
Our VISION is that the 1872 Effingham County Courthouse remains as an architectural gem that instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to
educate and showcase the history, art, and transportation of Effingham County.
On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. Currently there are exhibits only on the first floor, but work is taking place on the second floor to create more exhibit space and more room for lectures and other types of public gatherings.
Much work needs to be done. Can we count on your help?
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