MILLSTADT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MILLSTADT, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Millstadt Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Millstadt, Illinois. The society was established in 1976 with the goal of preserving the history and heritage of the Millstadt community. The organization is run by a board of directors and is staffed entirely by volunteers.

The Millstadt Historical Society has a museum located in the historic Millstadt School building, which was built in 1905. The museum includes a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the Millstadt area, including photographs, artifacts, and documents from the past.

In addition to the museum, the Millstadt Historical Society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. These include lectures, tours, and special exhibits, as well as community events like the annual Millstadt Funfest.

The Millstadt Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Millstadt community for future generations. Through their museum, events, and programs, they strive to educate the public about the rich history and heritage of the area. They also work to collect and preserve important historical documents and artifacts, ensuring that they are available for research and study by scholars and historians.

MILLSTADT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MILLSTADT IL. US MID #8401701176

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).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
St. Louis Skyline from Interstate Highway 55, East St. Louis, IL
St. Louis Skyline from Interstate Highway 55, East St. Louis, IL
Patrioticly kooky I saw this at the St. Louis Art Museum. Oh, I see: French artist. So those are probably French patriotic colors of red, white, and blue; not the American ones that immediately come to my mind. Hmm, did extreme patriotism and rigid ideology run amok to tie his humanity and common sense up in knots and make him go "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?" Moderation, dude. You're looking less like Luke Skywalker and more like Darth Vader. This photographer likes the primary colors, the clean white, the bold lines, and that subdued shadow in this cool art piece. It is a...sculpture?!? TITLE: Le Casquettador (November 1971) ARTIST: Jean Dubuffet (French, 1901–1985) MATERIAL: Acrylic paint on Klegecell MADE IN: Paris, France CLASSIFICATION: Sculpture VENUE: St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM), Missouri
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MILLSTADT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
300 EAST MADISON
MILLSTADT
IL
62260-1534

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MID # 8401701176
Name MILLSTADT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371396271
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201310
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.459775, -90.096521
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 503203
US Census Block: 4000