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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Built in 1883, and enlarged in 1892, The Anderson Mansion's unique architecture is Italianate, Queen Anne and Stick. The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the Macoupin County Historial Society and Museum. 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.

Group tours of the mansion, school & church are available by reservation. The church & grounds are also available for weddings & receptions. Please call 217-854-2850 for arrangements.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Restrooms

Events

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Jun 3rd, 2023

MCHS Carlinville Spring Festival 2023
Welcome spring in Carlinville at the annual Madison County Historical Society Spring Festival! Located on the Macoupin County Historical Society grounds, the Spring Festival comes to life with live entertainment, festival and…
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Jun 4th, 2023

MCHS Carlinville Spring Festival 2023
Welcome spring in Carlinville at the annual Madison County Historical Society Spring Festival! Located on the Macoupin County Historical Society grounds, the Spring Festival comes to life with live entertainment, festival and…
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Sep 16th, 2023

MCHS Carlinville Fall Festival 2023
Set out on an autumn adventure for a weekend in mid-September for the Carlinville Fall Festival! Shop a large selection of craft, antique, and small business vendors, buy fresh local produce, jams…
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Sep 17th, 2023

MCHS Carlinville Fall Festival 2023
Set out on an autumn adventure for a weekend in mid-September for the Carlinville Fall Festival! Shop a large selection of craft, antique, and small business vendors, buy fresh local produce, jams…
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