Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

A Visit from Abraham Lincoln

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

Family Storytime

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

Mystery Book Club: What Rose Forgot

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

History Book Club: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

“Monee History” with MHS President Christina Holston

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) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84618868395?pwd=b05sQjg2NVFkQU9wZ1AxZ0tsbmZrUT09 Meeting ID: 846 1886 8395 Passcode: 123456 One tap mobile +13126266799,,84618868395#,,,,*123456# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,84618868395#,,,,*123456# US (New York)

MHS Members Meeting

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, United States

Join the regular monthly meeting of the Monee Historical Society.

Free

Archaeological Excavation of Cemetery Hill in Monee, with Joe Craig and Aimee Carbaugh

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

Scrapbooking Club

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, United States
Free

History Book Club: “Founding Mothers” by Cokie Roberts

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 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…

MHS Regular Monthly Meeting

Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery 5210 W Court St., Monee, IL 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, United States

Join us for a Regular Meeting of the Monee Historical Society. All are welcome!