1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

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1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House Hands-on history tours are offered as well as living history events throughout the year. Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House.

Built in 1820, an important landmark that links the history of Edwardsville to the early days of the State of Illinois. RESERVATIONS: We are short-staffed. Reservations are required at least 1 day in advance. Tour Hours
January-February
Saturday (10 am-3 pm) & Sunday (12-3 pm)


March- December
Thursday-Saturday,10 am-3 pm
Sunday, 12-3 pm

10/17/2026

We can't just take anyone into our circle. They've got to answer a few simple questions first. Weirdness matters, people!

We realized that we never posted the October newsletter out here, but better late than never! We worked really hard on ...
10/17/2026

We realized that we never posted the October newsletter out here, but better late than never! We worked really hard on making this one, and hope everyone will enjoy it! 😅

Also, Happy (early) Halloween!

10/17/2026

Sticks and stones, and all.

10/16/2026

AMOK! AMOK! AMOK!

We aren't sure of Benjamin Stephenson's cause of death, but we do know that many medical practices of the time would not...
10/16/2026

We aren't sure of Benjamin Stephenson's cause of death, but we do know that many medical practices of the time would not have helped him survive. Doctors still did practices like bloodletting and blistering (intentionally creating blisters and then popping them) to heal people. Some "medicines," like mercury, were downright harmful!
However, there was some good medicine back then. Around the time Stephenson died, the house was ordering "yellow bark," the common medicine for malaria. Doctors still use quinine, the healing element of yellow bark, to treat malaria today!

10/16/2026

When you wish you could just retire already!

We are completely blown away and so deeply grateful for this incredible gift! The amazingly talented artist and page fol...
10/15/2026

We are completely blown away and so deeply grateful for this incredible gift!

The amazingly talented artist and page follower, Pamela Gregan of Hold Fast Artworks Azores, created a stunning quilt inspired by our Reels! To make it even more special, she even included a little Henry the mouse. 🐭

We were so excited that we couldn't wait to share—we've already installed it in our orientation room right where visitors see it first thing! (An official informational plaque with all the background on Pamela and the quilt is on the way.)

Pamela is a wonderful expat artist, teacher, and maker based in the Azores, whose creative work spans gorgeous quilting, watercolor painting, and crafting unique pieces from recycled and salvaged materials.

If you want to see more of her incredible work and learn all about her creative journey, check out the video for her fantastic Piece By Piece (Peça a Peça) exhibit on YouTube! Thank you so much, Pamela!

Thank you to Eric for donating this pair of white pants and loaning us two jackets, one for men and one for women! We a...
10/15/2026

Thank you to Eric for donating this pair of white pants and loaning us two jackets, one for men and one for women! We always need more clothes, especially men's clothes currently, and donations like this always help us.

10/15/2026

There's more than one way to dispose of unsightly things...
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10/14/2026

It's so dreamy...Oh fantasy free me!

Address

P. O. Box 754, 409 S. Buchanan Street
Edwardsville, IL
62025

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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