Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives

801 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Phone: (618) 656-7562
Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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The Madison County Historical Society museum complex, consisting of a modern archival library, the 1836 Weir House Museum and the Helms Collection Center, is owned and operated by the Madison County Historical Society with assistance from Madison County.

Museum staff and volunteers provide guided tours of the eight rooms and basement of the Weir House and care for the collection of artifacts. At the Archival Library, staff and volunteers assist researchers and work to preserve the collection of books, papers, maps and photographs.

Events

Aug 9th, 2026

MCHS Speaker Series: The Search for Fort Russell

Join the Madison County Historical Society Speaker Series: The Search for Fort Russell on Sunday, August 9 at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville. For nine years, presenter Don Cook has…

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Aug 22nd, 2026

Trivia Night for MCHS at St. Gregory Armenian Community Center

On Saturday, August 22, the Madison County Historical Society will host a Trivia Night at St. Gregory Armenian Community Center in Granite City. Located at 3501 Century Drive, the hall is a…

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