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Welcome to the Monee Historical Society
Established to educate, inspire and enrich the community by preserving and promoting the rich history of the Monee area through it's collections, events and programming.
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History Show-and-Tell with Richard Stuenkel
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Loren Buchmeier of Crozehead Cooperage Presents Historic Barrel-Making
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Joe Craig and Aimée Carbaugh: What They Found on Cemetery Hill
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Chuck Youdris on Civil War-Era Firearms
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Dr. Mark Zumhagen: A Visit from Abraham Lincoln
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Rev. Betsy Youdris: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Quilts & the Underground Railroad

the ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Premiering February 1, 2023, The Monee Historical Society will be publishing The Oral Project, a monthly interview on our YouTube channel. Be sure to check out our introductory project ,…

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No Snow? Snow problem!

Look at all the “builders” that came out this morning – no boots required! Thank you Peotone Library District for helping.

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MHS Presentation and Movie November 12

MHS will host Monee’s Native American Past, Movie and Presentation on November 12, 10 am – 3 pm at the Heritage Center. A screening of Princess Monee, the Real Story…

MHS Newsletter November-December 2022 v4

MHS November/December Newsletter

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Crete Area Historical Society Purchases the Old Crete Congregational Church

Congratulations to the Crete Area Historical Society, from the Monee Historical Society! Crete, IL – The Crete Area Historical Society announced it has just recently purchased the historic Crete Congregational Church.…

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American History Book Club Announces Next Book: “Worst. President. Ever.” by Robert Strauss

Following the Monee Historical Society’s discussion of Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America by Walter R. Borneman as a part of the American History Book Club, the club has chosen…

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American History Book Club Announces Next Book: “Polk” by Walter R. Borneman

Following the Monee Historical Society’s June 2 discussion of Andrew Jackson by Robert V. Remini as a part of the American History Book Club, the club has chosen its next book, Polk:…

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