Monee Historical Society

Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Illustrated programs on the movement of fugitive slaves into Illinois and through the Chicago region and the assistance given through the networks of the Underground Railroad.
Tours and programs on Regional and African American History South of Chicago A variety of options are available and may be designed to meet specific group and program needs.
Dr. Larry McClellan graduated from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the Underground Railroad in Illinois and he was instrumental in gaining listings on the Network to Freedom national register of Underground Railroad sites for sites in Crete and Lockport. His consulting, research and writing focus on historic highways, the Underground Railroad in Illinois, and on African American and regional history south of Chicago. Major publications include 25 articles in the Encyclopedia of Chicago [2005]; The Pontiac Trail, Route 66 and the Early Chicago to St. Louis Roads [2013]; The Underground Railroad South of Chicago [2019], and co-author of The Remarkable Journey of Caroline Quarlls, a Freedom Seeker on the Underground Railroad [2019]. His latest book, Barefoot to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois, will be published in 2022.

Family Storytime
2022-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Presented in conjunction with the Peotone Public Library District
Stories, Songs, Crafts

Join Ms. Ranea at the Monee Heritage Center (5210 W. Court Street, Monee) to listen to stories, sing and move! Storytime will be aimed at children ages 0-5, but older siblings are welcome. Masks are required for anyone over two years of age, and children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Register here.

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
2022-02-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Rev. Betsy Youdris is a retired United Methodist pastor who is connected to the Frankfort United Methodist Church. She presentations blend her love of storytelling, quilting, the Civil War, & the Underground Railroad. Chuck Youdris is a longtime collector of Civil War firearms. With his Civil War artillery corporal’s uniform, he will present and talk about his firearm collection.
As Charles & Elizabeth Henneman, the Youdrises will portray an Ohio farm couple whose farm served as a stop on the Underground Railroad to Canada.

A Visit from Abraham Lincoln
2022-02-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Dr. Mark Zumhagen has been a part of the Monee community since 2005, and practices as a Family Physician in Orland Park with an emphasis on nutrition.
Mark’s interest in Abraham Lincoln began eight years ago when he grew a beard and gave the Gettysburg Address at his children’s school. Since then, he has shared the stage with Oliver North, and Dr. Benjamin Carson. He considers it a great honor to have opportunities to present the wisdom and eloquence of our 16th president.

Family Storytime
2022-02-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
In conjunction with the Peotone Public Library District
Join Ms. Ranea at the Monee Heritage Center (5210 W. Court Street, Monee) to listen to stories, sing and move! Storytime will be aimed at children ages 0-5, but older siblings are welcome. Masks are required for anyone over two years of age, and children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Register here.

Mystery Book Club: What Rose Forgot
2022-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
In partnership with the Peotone Public Library District
Mystery Book club will be discussing What Rose Forgot by Nevada Barr.
The club will be meeting at the Heritage Center in Monee. The address is 5210 W Court Street (the old creamery building at Fireman’s park).
Mystery Book Club will be meeting odd months at Heritage Center in Monee. Even months the club will meet at Peotone Public Library District located at 515 North First Street Peotone.
If you have location specific questions for the Heritage Center in Monee, please email monee.history@gmail.com

History Book Club: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Founding Brothers:
The Revolutionary Generation
By Joseph J. Ellis
The period following the American Revolution was defined by an extraordinary amount of conflict, from party disputes to discord so serious that it threatened the very existence of the republic. Ellis gives us a glimpse into the lives of seven imperfect and gifted founders of the American Republic –Adams, Burr, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Washington.

"Monee History" with MHS President Christina Holston
2022-03-10 10:30 - 23:30 | IL
Our president, Christi Holston, will be speaking before another group. Come join and support! For more information, click here.
Topic: Potpourri of Lectures
Time: February. 24, 2022 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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MHS Members Meeting
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join the regular monthly meeting of the Monee Historical Society.

Archaeological Excavation of Cemetery Hill in Monee, with Joe Craig and Aimee Carbaugh
2022-03-12 13:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The Monee Historical Society invites you to our
March Heritage Day presentation
‘Archaeological Excavation of Cemetery Hill in Monee’

Saturday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m.
at the Heritage Center and on Facebook Live
Join us to hear about Monee’s very own archaeological dig
conducted in 2020 at the Vatter Homestead

The family history
The fascinating artifacts found
The story behind the dig
Presented by
Archaeologist Joseph Craig & Bioarcheologist Aimee Carbaugh
Prairie Archaeology & Research Ltd., Springfield, IL
Joe was raised in University Park and is a graduate of C-M High School

Monee Heritage Center will be open 10 am to 3 pm
Current Exhibit – History of Quilting in America

Scrapbooking Club
2022-04-01 18:00 - 22:45 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States

Mystery Book Club: "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan Bradley
2022-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
More information available at www.peotonelibrary.org.

History Book Club: "Founding Mothers" by Cokie Roberts
2022-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Following last month’s book, Founding Brothers, it’s all about the ladies in Cokie Roberts’s book, Founding Mothers. We’ll be reading the first half of the book for the April meeting, and the second half for May.
A few topics to consider:

What were the most obvious roles women played during the Revolutionary Era?
Who was in more danger, women or men?
Does learning about the women’s perspectives change your viewpoint on any of the men you’ve learned about in history books?
How did the family relationships and friendships from around the colonies affect the Cause?

MHS Regular Monthly Meeting
2022-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us for a Regular Meeting of the Monee Historical Society. All are welcome!

Mystery Book Club: "Bootlegger's Daughter" by Margaret Maron
2022-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Sponsored by the Peotone Library and the Monee Historical Society. Come join us!

Friday Night Scrapbooking
2022-05-06 18:00 - 23:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States

Heritage Days: Toys of the 20th Century
2022-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Learn How!!
Hula Hoop
Double Dutch
4-Square
Jax
Jenga
Pick-Up Sticks
Celebrate thee end of the school year with vintage games and toys of the past!

Regular Monthly Meeting
2022-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
All are welcome!

Family Storytime: Stories, Songs, Crafts
2022-05-13 10:30, 2022-05-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Registration required at www.peotonelibrary.org. A partnership between the Peotone Library and the Monee Historical Society.
Children 0-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. At the Heritage Center.

Monee Historical Society Regular May Meeting
2022-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States

Show-N-Tell: Toys, Photos, Antiques, or More!
2022-06-18 13:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Remember Show-n-Tell from your childhood? We’re bringing it back!
Bring in something from the past, even the recent past!
A favorite toy, photo, antique, or any other item of interest and tell us a bit about its history and why it is important to you.
MHC open 10am to 3pm – Show-N-Tell begins 1pm

Toys of the 20th Century
Exhibit is still on display, come see the toys you remember as a child. Last chance to see this display.

American History Book Club: "Polk" by Walter R. Borneman
2022-07-14 19:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The History Book Club will be discussing the first half of Polk. Click here for the announcement.

MHS Monthly Meeting
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The MHS monthly meeting will be held November 10 at 7 pm

Presentation: Monee's Native American Past, Movie & Presentation
2022-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
MHS will host Monee’s Native American Past, Movie and Presentation on November 12, 10 am – 3 pm at the Heritage Center
Monee’s Native American Past
November 12, 10a and 1p
10a – Screening of Princess Monee, the Real Story
1p – Local Expert Mark Madsen presents ‘Native Trails Through Monee and Surrounding Area’
Mark has been an avocational archaeologist and researcher since 1982 and has an M.A. in History. He was past president of the Chicago Archaeological Society and is a member of the Midwest Archaeological Conference, the IAAA, CAS, and the South Suburban Archaeological Society.
Since 1982 he has written more than a dozen books on topics related to Chicago Area History and Archaeology.
in recent years he has focused attention around Crete, Illinois, where the Vincennes Trail intersected with a branch of the Sauk Trial used in rainy seasons. Crete-Monee and Exchange Avenues ran near this trail. Monee was at the headwaters of Rock Creek trail leading down to the Kankakee River with its choice quarry areas for making tools, and an 80-foot high rock bluff. Not far away was Bourbonnais, Kankakee, and “Soldier’s” Potawatomi Village

Mystery Book Club
2022-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Library, 515 N 1st Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
The Mystery Book Club will be held December 1, 11 am to 12 pm at the Heritage Center.
Mistletoe Murder & Other Stories by P.D. James

History Book Club
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The History Book Club will meet December 1 from 7 to 9 pm at the Heritage Center.

Village Tree Lighting & Photos with Santa
2022-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Monee Village Hall, 5130 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The Monee Village Tree Lighting will be held December 2 from 6 to 7:30 pm at Village Hall.

Photos with Santa
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Monee Village Hall, 5130 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Photos with Santa will be held at Village Hall December 3 from 10 am to 3 pm.

MHS Monthly Meeting
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
The MHS monthly meeting will be held December 8 at 7 pm at the Heritage Center.
