Monroe County History Museum

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Museum Hours

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January 21, 2024 Museum Opens - Saturdays & Sundays – 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Closed –March 31, 2024 Easter…October 12, 2024…December 15, 2024 closed for season.

Evening hours are 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. with programs scheduled for 6:30.

All programs are in the Allscheid-Metzger Gallery at scheduled times!

Find us at:

724 Elaine Dr.
P.O. Box 28
Waterloo, IL 62298

monroecountyhistorymuseum.org
mocohistmuseum@gmail.com
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Tours

Banners-TourTours available, all year, any day of the week.

Please use the contact us form or call 618-570-9734 , 314-226-7811 or 618-939-5545 to schedule your group tour.

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Thank you so much for your attendance and support this year!

We hope you know that YOU are the BEST advertisement for The History Museum of Monroe County!

Upcoming Events

Oct
20
Sun
1:30 pm “The Making of Corn Dollies? (Wh...
“The Making of Corn Dollies? (Wh...
Oct 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Why are they called “Corn Dollies? Where did they originate? What are the customs/purposes surrounding the weavings? Find the answers to these questions and more as we explore the history of the Corn Dollie! Many[...]
Nov
9
Sat
1:30 pm “Remembering Rex’s Corner” by Jo...
“Remembering Rex’s Corner” by Jo...
Nov 9 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Do you remember when Rex’s Confectionery was a special “hangout” for all ages and all purposes, such as, discussing local and national politics, debating referees’ calls after local basketball games, enjoying Rex’s famous chili or[...]
Nov
14
Thu
6:30 pm “Who is Buried in the Moore/Bell...
“Who is Buried in the Moore/Bell...
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
This cemetery is hundreds of years old and located along the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail behind BelleFontaine House and the History Museum. It is generally known that Captain James Moore is buried there as is Captain John[...]
Dec
14
Sat
1:30 pm “Greetings From Times Past” by G...
“Greetings From Times Past” by G...
Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Confessions of a postcard collector/dealer. How and why it all started 25 years ago, where it is today, and what the future holds. An interesting discussion plus a “peek” at Gary’s local and holiday collection[...]
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