“Songs for Soldiers” by Dustin Row. Join us to hear from Dustin how and why Songs4Soldiers was born and how this yearly event assists combat veterans in need! Dustin graduated from Columbia High School, served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Iraq from 2004-2005, with the 724th Transportation Unit of Bartonville, Illinois. While serving in Iraq, his unit’s mission was to escort fuel convoys between Baghdad and the Anbar province in Western Iraq. On April 9, 2004, his unit came under enemy fire during an ongoing offensive between the U.S. Army and Shiite militiamen of the Mahdi Army. Dustin’s program will be held in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Finding Local Historical Sites with Dowsing” by Dylane Doerr. The art of dowsing or witching is an old method used to locate water sources for wells. Dowsing is now being used to locate early underground structures such as burial grounds like Miles Cemetery and forts like the early Fort de Chartres and other forts in Monroe and Randolph County. Doerr is currently dowsing to learn more about the location of Moore’s Tannery and Mill on County Line Road in Waterloo. Join us to learn more about dowsing and historical finds. This program will be held in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Changes Come to Historic Maeystown…1989-2019” by David Braswell in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery. Driving around Maeystown it may seem that not much has changed over the years…and the locals like it that way. But restoration of many of the 1800’s historic buildings in the last thirty years has brought new life to the village in the form of tourism. Come see what has changed and what has not as we explore Maeystown thirty years later. The Museum is located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“You Don’t Have to Leave Monroe County to Find Greatness” by Mike Kish. Monroe County has an interesting geological and historical past! Why did the Territory and State of Illinois begin in our area? Without leaving Monroe County, you can spend a family day visiting historical sites, hiking, and finding your roots. A slide presentation and an itinerary will help you learn your past and plan your own trip if you like. Mike Kish, ICS Principal and tour director, has led his 8th graders on this trip for 14 years. Be prepared to laugh, learn, and love Monroe County! Join us in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“1858 Steamboat Disaster in St. Louis” by Jan Wenk”. She will present a program on the race and subsequent disaster that involved the Ocean Spray Steamboat and the steamboat engineer, her ancestor. Jan Wenk, a genealogist with 30 years of experience, is the Monroe County Illinois Genealogical Society President. The program will be presented in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Night at the Museums – The Thunder and Lighting Cloggers of Southern IL” will make a return appearance to perform in the History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery. More information TBA.
“The Bud Light Brigade – 35 Years and Still Going Strong!” Dennis Knobloch will take you marching through the history of The Bud Light Brigade – the group that has been entertaining crowds for the benefit of others for 35 years. Long before this group comes into view, their familiar musical sound can be heard for blocks along the parade route. This presentation will also include a performance by The Band Room Brass, one of the splinter groups of the BLB. The program is scheduled to be held in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Remembering the Grand Army of the Republic and Celebrating the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary” by Ron & Mary Ann Hagenow. The Grand Army of the Republic was organized by Union officers and the Jacob E Gauen Post 563 was chartered in Waterloo in 1886. Find out how Jacob Gauen came to Waterloo and his relationship to another famous Waterloo figure. Waterloo’s involvement in WWI, the founding of the American Legion in 1919 and the history of the Goeddel-Buettner Post 747, now Waterloo Post 747, will be shared. Many artifacts will be on display including the first minutes and treasury book from 1921. Join us in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“The Friends in Stitches Quilt Club’s Two-Day Quilt Show”. Members will display many unique and creative quilts for guests to enjoy! The display will be in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298. Members of the group will be present to answer questions.
“The Friends in Stitches Quilt Club Two Day Quilt Show”. Members will display many unique and creative quilts for guests to enjoy! The display will be in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298. Members of the group will be present to answer questions.
