June American History selection: Destiny of the Republic James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired reformist congressman. Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle…

The MHS monthly meeting will be held June 8 at 7 pm at the Heritage Center

Join us as we welcome Dr. Larry McClellan to learn about Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois and the proposed Chicago to Detroit Freedom Trail. Dr. McClellan will also be available to sign copies of his books:  The Underground Railroad South of Chicago and To the River.   Books are available for purchase…

Join us in July at the Monee Heritage Center.  Registration required:  www.peotonelibrary.org

July History Book Club:  Readers  choice: A Secret Life:  The Lies, and Scandals of President Grover Cleveland The child was born on September 14, 1874, at the only hospital in Buffalo, New York, that offered maternity services for unwed mothers. It was a boy, and though he entered the world in a state of illegitimacy,…

Kids want to know their family and how they fit in on the tree!  Stop in, bring gramma's & grandpa's info and help them to create a remembrance of their own!

The MHS monthly meeting will be held July 13 at 7 pm at the Heritage Center

Unfortunately, due to forecasted weather conditions calling for high winds, rain and possible hail, the Sunday August 6 Civil War Reenactment event at the Monee Historical Society will be cancelled. We want to keep our reenactors, their horses, tents, and our spectators safe on our grounds. Details will be made available once a new date…

Hope to see you here! The MHS monthly meeting will be held August 10 at 7 pm at the Heritage Center

  Stop in and see us at the Creamery during the Monee "Pooch-A-Palooza".