Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society

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Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society SCHGS is an organization that strives to preserve and share the history of Shelby County, Illinois.

10/20/2026

Yesterday’s “From the Archives” visited Strasburg and opened with the 1995 Stew-Stras basketball team and cheerleaders heading to the State Tournament. It also features a news item from Strasburg’s York’s Cafe 1987, the Risser Home and Forrest Gene Risser, and the Bill Faster House or Historical House which we would love to hear more about!

Do you know the year?
10/20/2026

Do you know the year?

10/19/2026

From the Archives: Where are we? Share your stories or help us ID these people and places!

Did you hang out at Dog N Suds? Did you work there?
10/19/2026

Did you hang out at Dog N Suds? Did you work there?

Main Street, Shelbyville, looking west.
10/18/2026

Main Street, Shelbyville, looking west.

10/18/2026

❤️ **THANK YOU, SHELBY COUNTY!** ❤️

What a wonderful day for the Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society!

Our sandwich fundraiser was a great success, and we couldn't have done it without YOU!

A huge thank-you to Wades Quality Meats for providing the supplies, grill, and helping make today's fundraiser possible!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a sandwich, purchased a T-shirt, made a donation, or simply offered words of encouragement. Your generosity means so much to our little organization! We enjoyed speaking to each one of you!

And a special thank-you to our wonderful volunteers, including family members who jumped in to help with the cooking and sales. We appreciate everyone!

Every dollar raised helps us continue our mission of preserving and sharing Shelby County's history for future generations.

We're grateful to be part of such a supportive community.

Thank you for helping us keep Shelby County's history alive! ❤️

— Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society

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Do you remember this parade? 1962
10/17/2026

Do you remember this parade? 1962

Getting ready for the lunch crowd!
10/17/2026

Getting ready for the lunch crowd!

10/17/2026

$7 ribeye sandwich, $4 pork tenderloin sandwich, & $4 brats from 11-1 at Wades Quality Meats!

Who was there?  November 1963
10/17/2026

Who was there? November 1963

Address

151 S Washington Street
Shelbyville, IL
62565

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+12177742260

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