“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.
“It Was a Crime to be a German” by Barbara Kay. Historical actor Barbara Kay will portray her great-grandmother, Margaret May, a resident of southern Illinois who saw and felt anti-German hysteria a century ago. She will illustrate her presentation with photographs, newspaper headlines, and editorial cartoons of the time. Through her first-person, costumed portrayal, she will bring the struggles of World War I-era German Illinoisans to life and will engage audiences with questions and discussion. The program will be held in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Lohrberg-Mueth Sixth Generation of Quilt Makers will do a Bed Turning” presented by the Wittenauer Sisters (Diane Mollet, Pearl Braun, Donna Mensing, Debra Osterhage, Lisa Wittenauer and Linda Mathews) in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Darmstadt to Gold Fields”: One German’s Epic Success in America” by Gerald Perschbacher”. In 1833 Johannes, age 10, of Hessen-Darmstadt, was filled with high hopes when he arrived with his parents in America. Months later, they settled in Illinois, near St. Louis, as pioneers in the Midwest. By age 24, Johannes was a hard-working California miner with legendary luck! He realized America truly was the land of opportunity. Trace his surprising rise in this lively PowerPoint presentation. Dr. Gerald Perschbacher, LL.D., has traveled in 40 states, Canada and Germany making presentations, and is the author of 18 books and articles. Join us in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
“Butch’s Polka Kings” will be entertaining our visitors. Dancing will be encouraged!! Festivities will be held in the Monroe County History Museum’s Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.
Schedule your tour for any day or time by calling 618-514-1628 or 618-939-5545.
