Museum Hours
April 3, 2021 to December 12, 2021
* Closed Easter Sunday
Saturdays - 1 to 4:00 pm
Sundays - 1 to 4:00 pm
Donations are appreciated and may be mailed to Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Dr. P.O. Box 28 Waterloo, IL 62298
Tours
Tours available, all year, any day of the week.
Please use the contact us form or call 618-939-5008 to schedule your group tour.
Be sure to leave a contact number!
Upcoming Events
Sep
26
Sun
1:30 pm
Lively Family Indian Massacere
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Lively Family Indian Massacere
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Sep 26 @ 1:30 pm
“Lively Family Indian Massacere” presented by Mike Jones. Travel back in time and discover the history surrounding the deaths of the Lively family. You will see their graves, the site of the massacre and learn[...]
Oct
2
Sat
1:30 pm
The Curse of Kaskaskia
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
The Curse of Kaskaskia
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Oct 2 @ 1:30 pm
“The Curse of Kaskaskia” by Shane Wagner. “Ghosts by the Riverside: The Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia” presented by Shane Wagner who will highlight the origins of the Curse of Kaskaskia and the[...]
Oct
23
Sat
1:30 pm
My Quiltworx Journey
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
My Quiltworx Journey
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Oct 23 @ 1:30 pm
“My Quiltworx Journey” by Julie Connell. Julie’s quilting journey began with her introduction to Quiltworx-Paper Piecing Process and designs by Judy Niemeyer. Julie Connell will be sharing her experiences with her first Quiltworx attempt, followed[...]
Nov
6
Sat
1:30 pm
The National Archives
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
The National Archives
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Nov 6 @ 1:30 pm
“The National Archives: Past, Present and Future” by Wesley Braswell, the Lead Archives Technician at the Civilian Personal Records Center located in Valmeyer, IL. Join us to learn more about the history of the National[...]
Nov
20
Sat
1:30 pm
Clothing Worn at Fort Charters i...
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Clothing Worn at Fort Charters i...
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Nov 20 @ 1:30 pm
Join us for this presentation and demonstration of the clothing worn at the Fort and the surrounding country in the 1700s!
Dec
11
Sat
1:30 pm
Waterloo Singers Company
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Waterloo Singers Company
@ History Museum of Monroe County’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery
Dec 11 @ 1:30 pm
“The “Waterloo Singers Company” under the direction of Jody Matzenbacher. Students K through 5th grade will be providing your entertainment! If you have friends who would enjoy the afternoon with us, please bring them along![...]
