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SUMMARY:4th annual One-room School Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the front of the museum for the 4th annual One-room School Reunion: \nPlanned activities include: \n\nA pictorial presentation of Jersey County’s one-room schools\nAbigail Wedig’s 2026 Cheney Mansion Scholarship-winning essay\nTours of the historic one-room Lone Star School and plaza\nCopies of “Lunch Pails and Pigtails … Jersey County’s One-room School and the Students Who Attended Them” will be available for purchase.\n\nThis event is free and open to everyone. Please invite your friends.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/4th-annual-one-room-school-reunion/
LOCATION:Jersey County Historical Society\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cookies at the Cheney Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for complimentary Christmas cookies in the beautiful Cheney Mansion on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of the Jersey County Business Association’s 12 Days of Christmas. The dining room and sitting room will be decorated for the holidays and open for tours\, and the Jersey County one-room school book\, Lunch Pails and Pigtails\, can be purchased for $30.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/christmas-cookies-at-the-cheney-mansion/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T223819Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jersey County Historical Society at their 34th annual Apple Festival on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nThis annual festival features something for everyone to enjoy\, including live music beginning at 9:30 a.m.\, over 30 crafters and vendors\, activities for kids\, historical tours\, and more! \nActivities for Kids \nFrom 10 a.m to 4 p.m.\, for $5 per child\, kids can complete pioneer crafts and chores like churning butter\, gathering eggs\, shelling and grinding corn\, milking a cow\, etc. in order to earn “money\,” which can be used to buy candy at the Mercantile. \nHistorical Tours of the Grounds \nHistorical tours of Cheney Mansion\, Lone Star School\, Union Forest Church\, the Log Cabins\, and Museum will be held throughout the day with tickets being sold until 3 p.m. and all tours finishing by 4:30 p.m. Tour tickets will be sold for $5 per person. Children under 5 are admitted free-of-charge. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nLive Entertainment \n\n9:30 – 11:30: JCHS choir students\nNoon – 1: The Gibson Sisters\n1 – 3: The Hetzel Family\n3-5: Back in the Saddle\n\nFood & Drink \nThe Jersey County Historical Society will be serving fish and chicken strips\, fries\, hot dogs\, fries\, soup\, ham and beans with cornbread\, walking tacos\, homemade pies and desserts\, and kettle corn throughout the day. \nFor information about this event\, please call (618) 946-4240 or (618) 498-3514.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/apple-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20250506T140709Z
CREATED:20250506T140530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T140709Z
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SUMMARY:One-room School Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the south lawn of the historic Lone Star School to learn what it was like to attend a one-room school\, view historic school photos\, and tour the 148-year-old Lone Star School. \nThis event is free\, and everyone is welcome to attend. Please bring lawn chairs if you have them.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/one-room-school-reunion/
LOCATION:Lone Star School\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20250505T212425Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Cities: A Tour of Jersey County Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth McGlasson for a tour of the historic Otterville\, Noble\, and Grimes-Neely Cemeteries. \nThe tour will include info about Jersey County cemeteries and common symbols used on headstones. Beth will point out some unusual and beautiful tombstones and share whose graves they mark. \nThis tour is from 1 – 4 pm and will be offered:\nSunday\, June 8; Monday\, June 9; and Tuesday\, June 10 \nEach tour is limited to 15 guests and includes walking on uneven ground. \nTickets are $30 per person\, and reservations are required. Call or text Beth at 618-520-2681 to reserve your seat.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/silent-cities-a-tour-of-jersey-county-cemeteries-3/
LOCATION:Jersey County Historical Society\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20250505T212524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T212524Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Cities: A Tour of Jersey County Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth McGlasson for a tour of the historic Otterville\, Noble\, and Grimes-Neely Cemeteries. \nThe tour will include info about Jersey County cemeteries and common symbols used on headstones. Beth will point out some unusual and beautiful tombstones and share whose graves they mark. \nThis tour is from 1 – 4 pm and will be offered:\nSunday\, June 8; Monday\, June 9; and Tuesday\, June 10 \nEach tour is limited to 15 guests and includes walking on uneven ground. \nTickets are $30 per person\, and reservations are required. Call or text Beth at 618-520-2681 to reserve your seat.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/silent-cities-a-tour-of-jersey-county-cemeteries-2/
LOCATION:Jersey County Historical Society\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20250505T212538Z
CREATED:20250505T212013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T212538Z
UID:1549-1749387600-1749398400@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Silent Cities: A Tour of Jersey County Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth McGlasson for a tour of the historic Otterville\, Noble\, and Grimes-Neely Cemeteries. \nThe tour will include info about Jersey County cemeteries and common symbols used on headstones. Beth will point out some unusual and beautiful tombstones and share whose graves they mark. \nThis tour is from 1 – 4 pm and will be offered:\nSunday\, June 8; Monday\, June 9; and Tuesday\, June 10 \nEach tour is limited to 15 guests and includes walking on uneven ground. \nTickets are $30 per person\, and reservations are required. Call or text Beth at 618-520-2681 to reserve your seat.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/silent-cities-a-tour-of-jersey-county-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Jersey County Historical Society\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T173000
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SUMMARY:An Art Deco Evening
DESCRIPTION:Society to Host An Art Deco Evening Fundraiser to Finance Renovation of Cheney Mansion Room \nThe Jersey County Historical Society is excited to host An Art Deco Evening\, a fundraising  semi‐formal event that will be held Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, in the Westlake Country Club Banquet Room. \nThe evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour. A meal catered by George’s Grill and Pub will be served at 6 p.m. \nThe event will also include a live pie auction (each basket auctioned off will include a homemade pie and larger ticket items). The widely acclaimed Gatsby Gang Jazz Band of St. Louis\, which has performed for Google\, Macy’s\, Budweiser\, and S&P Global\, will  provide live entertainment. Tickets are $50 per person. \n \nAll funds raised will be used to restore a room in the Cheney Mansion tower\, an area previously closed to the public. The room dates back to 1872\, when the home’s south wing was added. \nThe man who designed the addition\, William Embley\, was also the architect of St. Francis Xavier Church\, Hazel Dell\, and the Charles Brainard home in Grafton. \nWhat makes the tower room unique is that it has been largely untouched for the past century. \nThe room’s original use – if it had one – is unknown. Nonetheless\, the tower room is remarkable\, as Board Member Connor Ashlock\, who is organizing the event\, explains. \n“Today\, the interior of the tower is one of the most unique spaces in the Cheney Mansion\,” Connor says. “It’s one of the few areas of the home that has been largely untouched over the years.” \n \nRenovations will include lathe and plaster repair and floor work\, but the primary focus will be reproducing the room’s wallpaper\, which appears to be Edwardian. \nThe ceiling is papered with an intricate geometric pattern. The walls are papered\, as well\, and are topped with an oversized border. \nAs Connor explains\, “The wallpaper is  beyond repair\, so we’re looking  into how to best  reproduce this extraordinary feature of the room.” \nOnce the renovation is complete\, the room will be open to the public during tours. The Society hopes to complete the project in time for the Cheney Mansion’s 200th anniversary in 2027. \nProceeds from the Art Deco Evening fundraiser will hopefully provide a substantial monetary foundation for the project. We’re already off to a great start\, thanks to the generous sponsors listed below. \nA limited number are available\, so please call Connor Ashlock at (618) 946‐0767 soon to order tickets. \nThis event promises to be one of the most fun evenings for the Historical Society in recent memory\, so we hope you’ll join us and help us with this exciting renovation project. \nCorporate and Individual Sponsors of An Art Deco Evening \nThank you to following corporate and individual sponsors of An Art Deco Evening. \n$1\,000 Preservationist Level \n\nHardin Financial (Paul and Kim Hardin)\nJerseyville Banking Center\nJerseyville Carpet and Furniture\nSinclair’s Food\nWittman and Lorton\, P.C.\n\n$800 Historian Level \n\nElias\, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home\n\n$500 Curator Level \n\nCNB Bank & Trust\nFirst Cut Media LLC (Chris and Brenda Lorton)\nGrafton Technologies\, Inc.\nMiles Accounting\nRoyal Banks of Missouri\nStrang & Parish Ltd.\, Attorneys at Law\nTurman Contracting\n\n$300 Archivist Level \n\nAshlock Family (Gib and Connor Ashlock)\nBen Goetten\, Jersey County State’s Attorney\nCraig Hudson\, State Farm Insurance\nDennis Ford\, State Farm Insurance\nFarmers State Bank\nHeneghan\, White\, Cutting & Roentz Insurance Agency\nMarshall’s Plumbing/JL Nash Sanitation\nNick and Robin Manns\nPointer Electric\nTri‐County FS/GrowMark
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/an-art-deco-evening/
LOCATION:Westlake Country Club\, 998 Westlake Dr\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20240815T222921Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T222921Z
UID:1488-1728118800-1728147600@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Apple Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jersey County Historical Society at their 33rd annual Apple Festival on Saturday\, October 5\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nThis annual festival features something for everyone to enjoy\, including live music beginning at 9:30 a.m.\, lots of crafters and vendors\, activities for kids\, historical tours\, and more! \nActivities for Kids \nBalloon Art by Mike Morten will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. From 10 a.m to 4 p.m.\, for $5 per child\, kids can complete pioneer crafts and chores like churning butter\, gathering eggs\, shelling and grinding corn\, milking a cow\, etc. in order to earn “money\,” which can be used to buy candy at the Mercantile. \nHistorical Tours of the Grounds \nHistorical tours of Cheney Mansion\, Lone Star School\, Union Forest Church\, the Log Cabins\, and Museum will be held throughout the day with tickets being sold until 3 p.m. and all tours finishing by 4:30 p.m. Tour tickets will be sold for $5 per person. Children under 5 are admitted free-of-charge. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nLive Entertainment \n\n9:30 – 11:30: JCHS choir students\n12 – 1: Gibson Sisters\n1 – 3: Cash Goetten\n3-5: Jon Hetzel Family\n\nFood & Drink \nThe Jersey County Historical Society will be serving vegetable soup\, ham and beans with cornbread\, fish\, chicken strips\, fries\, hot dogs\, desserts\, drinks\, and kettle corn throughout the day. \nFor information about this event\, please call (618) 946-4240 or (618) 498-3514.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/apple-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20240209T160620Z
CREATED:20240209T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T160620Z
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SUMMARY:April Quilt Celebration
DESCRIPTION:If you’re as crazy about quilts as we are\, you won’t want to miss our April Quilt Celebration! Each Saturday in April\, we’ll showcase the quilts of different local women. \nThe exhibit will be held on Saturdays\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. \nWe’re still finalizing the details\, and we’ll share them on our Facebook page and in our 2024 1st Quarter newsletter.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/april-quilt-celebration-4/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20240209T160546Z
CREATED:20240209T160546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T160546Z
UID:1452-1713571200-1713657599@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:April Quilt Celebration
DESCRIPTION:If you’re as crazy about quilts as we are\, you won’t want to miss our April Quilt Celebration! Each Saturday in April\, we’ll showcase the quilts of different local women. \nThe exhibit will be held on Saturdays\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. \nWe’re still finalizing the details\, and we’ll share them on our Facebook page and in our 2024 1st Quarter newsletter.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/april-quilt-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20240209T160503Z
CREATED:20240209T160503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T160503Z
UID:1450-1712966400-1713052799@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:April Quilt Celebration
DESCRIPTION:If you’re as crazy about quilts as we are\, you won’t want to miss our April Quilt Celebration! Each Saturday in April\, we’ll showcase the quilts of different local women. \nThe exhibit will be held on Saturdays\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. \nWe’re still finalizing the details\, and we’ll share them on our Facebook page and in our 2024 1st Quarter newsletter.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/april-quilt-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20240209T160410Z
CREATED:20240209T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T160410Z
UID:1447-1712361600-1712447999@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:April Quilt Celebration
DESCRIPTION:If you’re as crazy about quilts as we are\, you won’t want to miss our April Quilt Celebration! Each Saturday in April\, we’ll showcase the quilts of different local women. \nThe exhibit will be held on Saturdays\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27. \nWe’re still finalizing the details\, and we’ll share them on our Facebook page and in our 2024 1st Quarter newsletter.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/april-quilt-celebration/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240317T150000
DTSTAMP:20240209T152611Z
CREATED:20240209T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T152611Z
UID:1444-1710680400-1710687600@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society will host their 2024 Annual Meeting on March 17 at 1 p.m. in the Les Flautt addition of the Historical Society’s museum\, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. \nAfter a recap of 2023 and election of new board members\, Professor John Williams\, former president of Principia College\, will give a presentation. \nJohn\, who teaches political science and Asian studies\, has taught at Principia for nearly 40 years. He and his wife\, Missy\, are Jerseyville residents. \nCome join us for the meeting and stay to chat and enjoy cookies and punch.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/2024-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T153000
DTSTAMP:20240209T151759Z
CREATED:20240209T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T151759Z
UID:1441-1710333000-1710343800@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:March Underground Railroad Tour
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black History Month\, the Historical Society will host a bus tour of Jersey County’s Underground Railroad on Wednesday\, March 13\, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nWe’ll board the bus at the Cheney House and then head south to see the historic Rocky Fork Church in Godfrey\, the first stop for many freedom seekers who traveled through Jersey County. Other stops will include the Hamilton Primary School in Otterville\, and the site of Josiah White’s cabin. \nDuring the tour\, we’ll learn about the county’s earliest settlers and how their origins influenced their views of slavery. We’ll discuss slavery in Illinois and answer the question: Were slaves owned in Jersey County? We’ll also introduce several local men who risked everything to help slaves move northward to gain their freedom. \nThe tour will end back at the Cheney House where you’ll see where freedom seekers sought shelter during their journey north. We’ll share who we believe may have been responsible for the creation of this stop on the Underground Railroad. \nTickets are $40\, and reservations and prepayment are required. Call or text Beth at 618-520-2681 for reservations. \nWe haven’t offered an Underground Railroad tour in more than 20 years. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this fascinating chapter of Jersey County history.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/march-underground-railroad-tour/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T140000
DTSTAMP:20240209T150739Z
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SUMMARY:February Tea Time
DESCRIPTION:Beat the winter doldrums by joining us for a lunchtime tea in the parlor of the Cheney House on Saturday\, Feb. 24\, from noon to 2 p.m. \nLunch will include blueberry scones with lemon drizzle; cucumber sandwiches\, egg salad sandwiches\, chicken salad sandwiches; and lemon chocolate\, and cherry tartlets. Hot tea\, iced tea\, and coffee will be available. \nThe event will be limited to 12 guests\, and the cost is $35. Reservations are required. Call or text Beth at 618-520-2681.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/february-tea-time/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20230814T180107Z
CREATED:20230515T211754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T180107Z
UID:1388-1696669200-1696698000@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Apple Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:For information call 618-946-4240 or 618-498-3514.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/apple-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230624T160000
DTSTAMP:20230811T163754Z
CREATED:20230607T170609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T163754Z
UID:1399-1687615200-1687622400@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Lone Star School Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-room school reunion on the lawn of the Lone Star School on Saturday\, June 24\, from 2 to 4 p.m. The address is 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville. \nAnyone who attended a one-room school in Jersey or the surrounding counties or who is interested in one-room schools is welcome to attend.  \nHistorical Society Board Member Patsy Halemeyer says\, “Bring lawn chairs\, your family\, friends\, and memories. We’ll provide iced tea and cookies. There will be no recitations\, tests\, or grades\, just a relaxing and fun afternoon.” \nThe Lone Star School dates back to 1877 and was one of more than 70 one-room schools located throughout the county. The school originally stood roughly 13 miles west of Jerseyville\, near the intersection of Routes 16 and 100.  \nFor more than 75 years\, students in the area were taught the three R’s (reading\, ’riting and ’rithmetic) in the humble one-room school.  \nWater for the school was originally supplied by a nearby spring. One former student recalled having to run pigs out of the spring and then letting the mud settle before getting a bucket of water. \nThe school was closed in 1952. In 1955\, Patsy’s grandparents\, Clifton and Josie Schudel\, bought the building and the ground on which it sat for $961. They paid an additional $7.25 for personal property\, which included a piano. \nOwnership of the school was maintained by the Schudel family for three generations. In 2001\, Patsy and her husband\, Bill Halemeyer\, donated the Lone Star School to the Historical Society. It was moved to its present location two years later.  \nToday\, the school includes many of its original contents\, including the oil lamps\, writing canvas (the school was built before blackboards became commonplace)\, school library\, and its student desks.  \nSpecial guest Drake Goetten\, winner of the 2023 Jersey County Historical Society Scholarship\, will read his winning essay\, which describes what it was like to attend a one-room school.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/lone-star-school-reunion/
LOCATION:Lone Star School\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T203000
DTSTAMP:20230811T163745Z
CREATED:20221207T171421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T163745Z
UID:1354-1671129000-1671136200@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours-6/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T203000
DTSTAMP:20230811T163737Z
CREATED:20221207T171358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T163737Z
UID:1352-1671042600-1671049800@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours-5/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T203000
DTSTAMP:20230811T163724Z
CREATED:20221207T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T163724Z
UID:1350-1670869800-1670877000@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours-4/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20221207T171301Z
CREATED:20221207T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T171301Z
UID:1346-1670524200-1670531400@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours-3/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T203000
DTSTAMP:20221207T171229Z
CREATED:20221207T171229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T171229Z
UID:1345-1670437800-1670445000@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours-2/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T203000
DTSTAMP:20221207T121419Z
CREATED:20221207T121419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T121419Z
UID:1339-1670351400-1670358600@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney House Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:See the oldest home in the Jerseyville area decorated for the holidays. \nDecember 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 12\, 14\, 15. \n6:30-8:30 P.M. \nTours are $5.00\, payable at the door.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/cheney-house-christmas-tours/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTSTAMP:20220922T204805Z
CREATED:20220922T203927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T204805Z
UID:1324-1665187200-1667087999@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Dearly Departed
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the Halloween season\, Dearly Departed is sure to provide you with a unique experience you won’t soon forget. Join us as we explore the funerary\, mourning\, and embalming practices of the late Victorian era as they were observed in Jersey County and the surrounding region. Featuring authentic embalming equipment\, mourning attire\, burial receptacles\, human hair art\, and so much more\, explore the historic Cheney House as it serves as a backdrop of what funerals would have looked like in a time when they were almost exclusively held in the home. Visitors will also see how a home “dressed” for mourning\, learning about why mirrors were covered\, lights were dimmed\, portraits were draped or hidden from view\, and why door badges were hung on entryways. \nTours will be held on October 8\, 15\, 22 and 29\, with tours beginning at 10 am\, 11 am\, Noon\, 1 pm\, and 2 pm. Each tour will last just under one hour. Parking is provided behind the house and it is recommended visitors arrive at least ten minutes prior to the start of their tour. Admission may be paid upon arrival\, cash or check only. It is recommended you call in advance to reserve your spot by contacting Connor Ashlock at 618-946-0767. Weekday evening tours are available by appointment. \nAlso\, self-guided tours will be available on the evening of October 25 from 5-9 pm for $5 during the Jersey County Business Association’s Open Late event\, “Nightmare on State Street.”
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/dearly-departed/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20220906T141230Z
CREATED:20220223T191705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T141230Z
UID:773-1664614800-1664643600@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Apple Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jersey County Historical Society for a day of live entertainment\, fabulous food\, shopping\, and lots of fun! \nLive Entertainment \n\n9:30 am – JACA Children’s Choir\n10:30 am – JCHA Musical Groups\n12:30 pm – Gibson Girls\n1:30 pm – Back in the Saddle\n\nActivities \n\nPioneer demonstrations\nPioneer crafts and chores for kids\nTours of all our historic buildings\nCrafters and vendors\n\nDelicious Food \n\nFish\, chicken strips\, hot dogs\, fries\, and ham and beans with cornbread\nHomemade pies and desserts\nKettle corn\n\nFree Admission\n\nVendors call Shirley at 618-946-4240 to reserve your spot.\n 
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/apple-festival-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T150000
DTSTAMP:20220718T211543Z
CREATED:20220628T135255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T211543Z
UID:1255-1658577600-1659193200@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Wedding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity of Tying the Knot\, The History of Wedding Traditions\, we have decided to hold the tour over through the end of July. \nTours will be held Saturday\, July 23 and 30 at noon\, 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. \nTickets are $10 per person and can be reserved by calling Beth at 618-520-2681. If you’d like to schedule a tour at an alternate time\, please call. We will do our best to accommodate the date and time of your choosing. \nThis event is held in the historic Cheney House\, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. The tour\, which showcases nearly 30 wedding dresses\, examines how bridal styles and customs changed from the 1870s through the 1970s. \n 
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/wedding-tour/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220317T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20220224T180408Z
CREATED:20220223T191437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T180408Z
UID:771-1647540000-1647547200@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art exhibit featuring vignettes of Jersey County and the surrounding area as seen through the lens of photographer Jody Jedlicka. The Jersey County Business Association and Jersey County Historical Society will co-host the event\, which will be held in the museum behind the Cheney Mansion. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/art-exhibit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220313T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220313T143000
DTSTAMP:20220224T180312Z
CREATED:20220223T191301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T180312Z
UID:769-1647178200-1647181800@jerseycountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:2022 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jersey County Historical Society in our museum for our 2022 Annual Meeting. After a short business meeting and the election of new board members\, Scott Isringhausen will do a presentation on the history of Pere Marquette State Park. Please stay and join us for cookies and punch after the meeting. The event is open to the publish\, and admission is free.
URL:https://jerseycountyhistory.org/event/2022-annual-meeting/
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