The St. Clair County Historical Society, situated at 701 East Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220, has been around since 1905, and it’s always changing its name to reflect the ever-changing society in which we live–but one thing that never changes is their commitment to helping preserve history by telling stories from all over this county.

The St. Clair County Historical Society is committed to preserving the history and heritage of our area for generations yet unborn through education programs that teach youth about America’s past as well as an artifact collection accessible in your local library or museum.

The St. Clair County Historical Society’s goal is to inspire people with a view toward making their stories tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today’s diverse community as well as generations from now on.

The St. Clair County Historical Society is a dynamic organization that utilizes its collections, museums, and people to tell the story of our area’s rich history in an interactive manner for all ages.

This historical society is devoted to preserving the history of this great country by teaching people about their past through interactive exhibits, programs, and events that engage them in meaningful ways.

The STCCHS is dedicated to preserving the history of our great nation by cataloging and maintaining tangible artifacts from all eras, providing access for members who want more information about their locales in time or space, as well as researchers looking at different periods throughout American life–from colonial days up until now.

The society’s success depends upon a deep and meaningful connection with St. Clair County communities, with which they engage in outreach by raising awareness of their mission as well as the activities used to spread this goal to inform people about what we do here at the Historical Society so that you can get involved too.

Imagine a place with tools for your exploration. A safe space to engage in conversations about what it means to be a citizen of the past, present, or future, where you can learn from our mistakes so that they do not happen again? The St. Clair County Historical Society has something special waiting just around every corner.

The St. Clair County Historical Society is also dedicated to providing opportunities for people in our community, past and present alike, to learn about the vibrant history that has shaped this great county through programs like lecture series or summer camps specifically geared towards kids.

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