Macoupin County Historical Society & Museum

Macoupin County Historical Society & Museum

920 W. Breckenridge St.
Carlinville, Illinois 62626

  • Phone: (217) 854-2850
  • Hours:
    Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Also Sundays in June, July & August: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Macoupin County Historical Museum can help host your wedding ceremony and reception. The church and grounds are available for rental.

The Macoupin County Museum is housed in the Anderson Mansion. Built in 1883, and enlarged in 1892, the mansion features unique Italianate, Queen Anne and Stick architectures and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Annual festivals in May and September feature tours of the museum and other authentic buildings on the grounds such as a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and print shop as well as a herb garden. The festivals also include arts, crafts, entertainment, antique farm equipment and home cooked foods.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Restrooms

Events

Related Events

Dec 1st, 2023

Christmas Show at Macoupin Historical Museum
Come and see Anderson Mansion, home of the Macoupin County Historical Museum, fully decorated for the holidays at the MCHS Christmas Show! Every historic room has a tree decorated to the theme…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Christmas Show at Macoupin Historical Museum
Come and see Anderson Mansion, home of the Macoupin County Historical Museum, fully decorated for the holidays at the MCHS Christmas Show! Every historic room has a tree decorated to the theme…
There are future dates for this event
Learn More

Dec 3rd, 2023

Christmas Show at Macoupin Historical Museum
Come and see Anderson Mansion, home of the Macoupin County Historical Museum, fully decorated for the holidays at the MCHS Christmas Show! Every historic room has a tree decorated to the theme…
There are future dates for this event
Learn More