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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/
LOCATION:Cheney House\, 601 N. State St.\, Jerseyville\, IL\, 62052\, United States
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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
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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
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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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DTSTAMP:20230811T163754Z
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220313T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220313T143000
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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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