SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WINCHESTER, IL

The Scott County Historical Society (SCHS) is a non-profit organization located in Winchester, Illinois. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Scott County, Illinois. SCHS was established in 1974 and has been providing educational programs and exhibits to the community ever since. The society also houses one of the largest genealogical libraries in the region.

The SCHS facility includes a museum, research library, and archives. The museum showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the area’s history. It also holds special programs and events throughout the year. The research library contains a wealth of local resources, including books, census records, newspapers, and maps. The archives contain documents, photographs, and other materials related to Scott County history.

The SCHS also offers a variety of educational programs for students, teachers, and families. These include workshops, field trips, and lectures. The society also has an active volunteer program, which allows members to participate in various activities such as cataloging and preserving artifacts, organizing events, and conducting research.

SCHS is open to the public and welcomes visitors to explore the museum and library. The society also provides a variety of resources and tools for those interested in learning more about the history of Scott County.

SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WINCHESTER IL. US MID #8401701020

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 2177425575

SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 85
WINCHESTER
IL
62694

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