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Allscheid-Metzger Gallery

IMG_2671The grand opening of the newly completed Allscheid-Metzger Gallery was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on July 18, 2015.  Funding for the gallery featuring the Allscheid Rock Shelter diorama and exhibit was provided through the generosity of Melvin & Jackie Allscheid and Bob & Sheryl Metzger.  Artifacts on display in the gallery include a black 1917 Chevrolet Model D V-8 touring car, a bedroom set that once graced the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, artifacts from Colonel Edd and Violet Kueker’s collection of bygone eras and donated artifacts that have never been seen due to lack of space.

The History Museum opened October 25, 2008 with the Kueker Gallery, Luhr Lobby and HTC Learning Center.  In 2010 the Zimmer Gallery opened through funding provided by the Wm. Zimmer Foundation.   The museum, a treasure trove of historic and archaeological artifacts, offers a look at the past through a variety of permanent displays, periodically changing exhibits and unique antiques representing a broad span of eras and interests. The museum’s donated exhibits represent local commerce, agriculture, transportation, military life during several wars, the settlement of the west and much more.  History is the launch pad for the future!IMG_2310

Our current rotating exhibit, “Wheels and Deals”, consists of various and sundry forms of transportation – trains, planes, automobiles and the famous gifted Kueker wagons (Wheels) and international currency (Deals).  The exhibit will remain on display as it will complement the History Museum’s displays for the Monroe County Bi-Centennial beginning January 2016.

The Allscheid-Metzger Gallery is now the home for the History Museum’s program and presentation area, complete with comfortable seating.   (The Wilderness rock band will be performing at the Waterloo VFW.)

Programs

Allscheid Rock Shelter Exhibit

Upcoming Events

Jun
4
Sat
1:30 pm “The Marvels Under Our Feet! A ...
“The Marvels Under Our Feet! A ...
Jun 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
A trip through Fogelpole’s Cave, the longest cave in Illinois! My presentation is an account of my addiction to caves that began as a teenager and lasted a life time. My interest led me to[...]
Jun
18
Sat
1:30 pm “The History of Scott Air Force ...
“The History of Scott Air Force ...
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Scott AFB is the fourth oldest continually-operating Air Force Base in the United States. The history of Scott AFB is divided into several phases: WWI Flying and Aircraft Mechanic Training Base (1917-1919), The Lighter-than-Air (LTA)[...]
Jul
9
Sat
1:30 pm “Natural History of Illinois Cav...
“Natural History of Illinois Cav...
Jul 9 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
More than 300 caves are reported from southwestern Illinois, with 75% of the caves occurring in Monroe County. This presentation will examine the biology, geology and the history of important caves in our area including[...]
Jul
23
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1:30 pm July 23, 2022 Saturday 1:30 P.M....
July 23, 2022 Saturday 1:30 P.M....
Jul 23 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The fiery Irish immigrant, Mother Jones, is portrayed by Loretta Williams. This historical re-enactment brings to life the struggles experienced by laborers and their families that helped shape the political and cultural dynamics of the[...]
Aug
13
Sat
1:30 pm “Pandemic” by Nancy Quernheim
“Pandemic” by Nancy Quernheim
Aug 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Who will be discussing her book “Waterloo 2020, A Year in Our Town”. This photo book documents each day in Waterloo beginning January 1, 2020, until the end of that year. What began as a[...]
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