McConnell Area Historical Society

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McConnell Area Historical Society "Preserving the History of McConnell, Illinois for Future Generations"

The museum will be open all weekend!Stop in and see us and get your NEW McConnell items!
10/09/2026

The museum will be open all weekend!
Stop in and see us and get your NEW McConnell items!

NEW MCCONNELL MERCH!AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUMCoffee Mugs - $10.00Tumblers w/lid - $15.00McConnell Depot Canvas Tote Bag - ...
10/09/2026

NEW MCCONNELL MERCH!

AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUM
Coffee Mugs - $10.00
Tumblers w/lid - $15.00
McConnell Depot Canvas Tote Bag - $20.00
McConnell Depot Cutting Board - $25.00

McConnell Depot Sweatshirts & Hoodies
** By Order on Sheet **
Please order shirts by November 14th

Our meeting is Tuesday evening at the museum at 7:00 pm.All are welcome to join us.
10/06/2026

Our meeting is Tuesday evening at the museum at 7:00 pm.

All are welcome to join us.

Don't forget our Antiques Roadshow is tomorrow from 1-3 pm.Bring in a few of your treasures to be assessed and chat a bi...
10/03/2026

Don't forget our Antiques Roadshow is tomorrow from 1-3 pm.
Bring in a few of your treasures to be assessed and chat a bit about them.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

John and Delilah Jane (Van Matre) ShippeeCelebrate their Golden Wedding Day
09/30/2026

John and Delilah Jane (Van Matre) Shippee
Celebrate their Golden Wedding Day

Wayne "Corky" Cross with son, Chris, painting the street sign poles around town ca. 1974. This was the pole at the corn...
09/29/2026

Wayne "Corky" Cross with son, Chris, painting the street sign poles around town ca. 1974. This was the pole at the corner of Conaty and Third Streets.

The poles were repaired and painted several years later by Matt Rampenthal as a boy scout project.

In the late 1990's these poles were replaced by standard street signs.

Our Open House and Potluck Picnic is tomorrow at the museum!Stop in and enjoy some food, cake and strawberries and ice c...
09/26/2026

Our Open House and Potluck Picnic is tomorrow at the museum!

Stop in and enjoy some food, cake and strawberries and ice cream while you visit and enjoy the museum or sit out front at a picnic table.

It's supposed to be a beautiful day!

We are bringing back an old favorite we used to hold yearly!Please plan to come to our "Antiques Roadshow" appraisal eve...
09/21/2026

We are bringing back an old favorite we used to hold yearly!

Please plan to come to our "Antiques Roadshow" appraisal event on October 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Church Hall.

Start digging through those closets, attics, basements, garages, barns...and bring in up to three heirlooms, antiques, and collectibles for a professional appraisal.

You're invited to our 25th Anniversary Open House and Potluck Picnic next Saturday at the museum.
09/20/2026

You're invited to our 25th Anniversary Open House and Potluck Picnic next Saturday at the museum.

Two great history programs coming up this Saturday and next Tuesday!
09/17/2026

Two great history programs coming up this Saturday and next Tuesday!

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202 E Main Street
McConnell, IL
61050

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