American History Book Club
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Part 2
A deeply researched, superbly crafted biography of America’s most complex president.In Richard Nixon , award-winning biographer John A. Farrell examines the life and legacy of one of America’s most controversial political figures. Beginning in 1946, when young Navy lieutenant ‘Nick’ Nixon returned from the Pacific and set his cap at Congress, Farrell traces how this idealistic dreamer became the ruthless man we remember Nixon as today.Within four years of that first win, Nixon would be a senator; within six, the vice president; and then president. His staff of bright young men devised forward-thinking reforms addressing health care, poverty, civil rights, and protection of the environment. It was a fine legacy, but Nixoncared little for it. He aspired to make his mark on the world stage instead, and his 1972 opening to China was the first great crack in the Cold War.But Nixon had another an America divided and polarised. It was Nixon who launched the McCarthy era, who set South against North,and who spurred the silent majority to despise and distrust the country’s elite. Finally, in August 1974, after two years of the endless intrigue and scandal known as Watergate, Nixon became the only president to resign in disgrace.Richard Nixon is a magisterial portrait of the man who embodied post-war American political cynicism — and was destroyed by it.

MHS Membership meeting
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us for our monthly membership meetings. Details and special speakers will follow.

American History Book Club
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
O. Henry’s classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch’s extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure.
In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. A gift worthy of her devotion will require a great sacrifice: selling her long, beautiful hair. Jim, meanwhile, has made a sacrifice for Della that is no less difficult. As they exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, the discovery of what each has done fills them with despair, until they realize that the true gifts of Christmas can be found more readily in their humble apartment than in any fine store. O. Henry paints a masterly portrait of unfaltering love, a haven from the harsh world outside. The poignancy of his story is captured in P.J. Lynch’s eloquent art, wherein every glance, every gesture, tells a subtle truth.

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
HO HO HO! The big man in red and his Mrs. are stopping by MHS to check his list twice! Stop in to make sure you are on the nice list.

MHS Holiday Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a special someone? Shop the MHS Holiday Market first!
2 floors of vendors and you are sure to find that perfect gift.

Happy 250th birthday Jane Austen!
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the English author, whose portrayal of common people going about their daily lives initially gave her books their essentially modern tone. Through the course of her life, she released four novels.
Enjoy a cuppea tea, biscuits, and birthday cake along with
a discussion of your favorite Austen book.
Dress the part or come as you like.
All are welcome.
Free event
Tuesday, December 16th
6:00 pm
The Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery
5210 W. Court St., Monee, IL

Presented by
The Monee Historical Society
The Peotone Public Library District

American History Book Club
2026-01-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Part 1
A deeply researched, superbly crafted biography of America’s most complex president.In Richard Nixon , award-winning biographer John A. Farrell examines the life and legacy of one of America’s most controversial political figures. Beginning in 1946, when young Navy lieutenant ‘Nick’ Nixon returned from the Pacific and set his cap at Congress, Farrell traces how this idealistic dreamer became the ruthless man we remember Nixon as today.Within four years of that first win, Nixon would be a senator; within six, the vice president; and then president. His staff of bright young men devised forward-thinking reforms addressing health care, poverty, civil rights, and protection of the environment. It was a fine legacy, but Nixoncared little for it. He aspired to make his mark on the world stage instead, and his 1972 opening to China was the first great crack in the Cold War.But Nixon had another an America divided and polarised. It was Nixon who launched the McCarthy era, who set South against North,and who spurred the silent majority to despise and distrust the country’s elite. Finally, in August 1974, after two years of the endless intrigue and scandal known as Watergate, Nixon became the only president to resign in disgrace.Richard Nixon is a magisterial portrait of the man who embodied post-war American political cynicism — and was destroyed by it.

Art Exhibition
2026-02-10 10:00 - 2026-02-24 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us on Tuesdays in the month of February to celebrate the very talented art students from Crete-Monee High School.
Open from 10 am – 3 pm.
Heritage Day Saturday, February 14, open 10 am – 3 pm.

The Color Purple movie event / Saturday Heritage Day
2026-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us for our presentation of 1985’s American epic film. Directed by Steven Spielberg and nominated for 11 Academy Awards, The Color Purple tells the coming-of-age story of a young African-American girl named Celie Harris and the brutal experiences she endured including domestic violence, incest, child sexual abuse, poverty, racism, and sexism.
Free Admission. Please RSVP for attendance. Movie starts at 12:00 pm

MHS Heritage Day
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Stop in Saturday and help out MHS with documenting our collections. It’ll be fun!

MHS TRIVIA NIGHT
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Monee Parks and Recreation Pavilion, 5218 W. Court St, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Monee Historical Society will host
Trivia Night on
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Do you think you have all the answers?
JOIN US FOR A MULTI-ROUND TRIVIA COMPETITION.
BRING A TEAM OR JOIN ONE HERE. TEAMS OF 4-6 PEOPLE.
6 PM – DOORS OPEN
6:30 PM TRIVIA BEGINS
$25 PER PERSON TICKETS INCLUDE SNACKS, SOFT DRINKS, COFFEE & TEA
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – SIGN UP BELOW
MONEE PARKS & REC BUILDING 5218 W. COURT ST. MONEE, IL

Celebrating Indigenous Heritage
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us for this FREE event!

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
2026-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Thank you for all you do! Let me know if you will be joining us.

American History Book Club
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
May Topic: The American West
Book choices:

Empire of the Summer by SS. C. Gwynne
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown
Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquests of the American West by Hampton Sides
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner

Blooms for a Cause
2026-05-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Bultema Farms and Greenhouses, Inc., 29348 So. Klemme Rd., Beeccher, IL
Help support the Monee Historical Society and start your garden growing!
Thanks to Bultema Farms and Greenhouses and their support, you can shop the Bultema nursery, Beecher location ONLY, on May 13th and they will donate a portion of the sales to MHS! Be sure to mention that you are there in support of MHS.

1619: The Journey of a People
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
This one-man show packs generations of history into an abridged performance. 1619: The Journey of a People commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and critically analyzes the American journey towards freedom and equality. From the beginning of American slavery to the Reconstructon, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Era, and modern movements for justice, Williams uses history to explain America’s current reality.
Free Event, but registration is required.

Counting Down to 250 - Celebrating Our Freedom
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us as we welcome back nationally known actor, Terry Lynch as he helps us celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday!
Free event, but registration is required at: www.peotonelibrary.org
Sponsored by The Peotone Public Library District
Limited Seating

American History Book Club
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
June Topic: Protest, Dissent, and Reform
Book choices:

There Is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America by Philip Dray
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism by Bell Hooks
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig

Mrs. Furst's Charity Tea Party
2026-06-13 01:00 - 16:00 | Monee Parks and Recreation Pavilion, 5218 W. Court St, Monee, IL, 60449, United States

American History Book Club
2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
July Topic: Historical Fiction Month
Book choices:

James by Percival Everett (2024 hit; revision of Twain from Jim’s perspective)
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier (Civil War South)
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (Jim Crow era)

MHS Music of America & Ice Cream Social
2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
Join us for a musical day and ice cream!

American History Book Club
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Monee Heritage Center at the Creamery, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL, 60449, United States
August Topic: American Reconstruction
Book choices:

Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution by Eric Foner
Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution by Diane McWhorter
Black Reconstruction in America by W.E.B. DuBois
The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution by Eric Foner
