County Historical Museum & Archival Library
801 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7569
jlparkin@co.madison.il.us
CLOSED Madison County Archival Library is temporarily closed to the general public. We are attempting reconfigure the space in the Archival Library, so as to ensure CDC-recommended social distancing protocols are followed, provide adequate work areas for the Museum Department staff, and create a small exhibit space. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please be safe! |
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| Archival Library 801 North Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-7569 (Located next door to the County Historical Museum) |
County Historical Museum 715 North Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-7562 jlparkin@co.madison.il.us |
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| Archival Library Public Hours Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Archival Library remains OPEN and is not impacted by the Museum closure. |
Museum is Closed for Renovations We are excited to report there are renovations and new exhibits being added to our county Museum. However, while this initiative is underway, the museum will remain closed. Please continue to check this webpage on the progress. For additional information, please email: Jon Parkin - jlparkin@co.madison.il.us |
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The Archival Library resources include books, maps, photos, atlases, family histories, cemetery information, probate and guardianship files, scrapbooks and much more relating to Madison county and the surrounding area. While it is a research facility and no items can be “checked out”, the staff is ready to assist you by retrieving any sources you need. |
The County Historical Museum is housed in the 1836 Weir House. Designated in 1985 as a National Historic Place, the house is the second oldest brick home in Edwardsville. The County leases the Museum and new Archival Library from the Madison County Historical Society. The County funds the operational and maintenance expenses, in conjunction with the Society, under the supervision and direction of the Institutions Committee of the County Board and the Board of Directors of the Madison County Historical Society. You will find Native American artifacts, antiques, quilts, costumes and and much more. |
Click Image to Visit Online Exhibits
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 Vintage Jewelry |
| Civil War Stories |
| 1904 World's Fair |
