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St. Clair County Historical Society Museum (Belleville)
A Victorian adaptation of a Greek Revival home built in the early 1800's, the museum has furniture, vintage clothing, artifacts, quilts and an extensive research library and gift shop.
701 E Washington Street | Belleville, IL
618-234-0600

Lincoln Theatre (Belleville)
The historic theatre features first-run movies, organ concerts,
puppet shows, and other special events. Tours are available by appointment.
103 East Main Street | Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-0123

Emma Kunz House (Belleville)
Considered to be the oldest Greek Revival style home in Illinois,
the house contains antiques and memorabilia from the 1800s.
602 Fulton Street | Belleville, IL
618-234-0600

The Schmidt Art Center and Gallery (Belleville)
The Schmidt's galleries feature changing exhibits by regional and national
artists. The center is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped sculpture garden.
Southwestern Illinois College, 2500 Carlyle Avenue | Belleville, IL
618-222-5278

Art on the Square (Belleville)
This juried art show for all media was given the 2009 Art Fair Source
Book Award for "The Best Fine Art Festival in America" and ranked in the top
10 shows in the nation in Sunshine Artists magazine. The show is held the third weekend in May.
Downtown Belleville | Belleville, IL
800-677-9255

Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville)
The nation's second oldest continuously performing symphony orchestra
since 1867 gives concerts throughout the year.
116 North Jackson Street | Belleville, IL 62220
618-235-5600

Limelight Players (Belleville)
This troupe can be found at a variety of venues from dinner theater at
Fischer's Restaurant to stage shows at Southwestern Illinois College.
Belleville, IL
618-628-9998 | 618-235-5600

Skyview Drive- In (Belleville)
Open from April to October, this theatre shows first-run movies,
and is one of only 100 drive-ins left in the US.
5700 North Belt West | Belleville, IL
618-233-4400

Labor & Industry Museum (Belleville)
123 N. Church St. | Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-0123

Clinton County Showcase (Breese)
The Showcase performs at the historic Avon Theatre. The 2006 season
will include shows such as I Love You, You're Perfect, Now
Change in February and Steel Magnolias in April, and a children's
play in the summer.
PO Box 163 | Breese, IL
618-526-2866

St. Louis Air & Space Museum (Cahokia)
Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis Area.
2300 Vector Drive | Cahokia, IL 62206
618-332-3664 | 877-332-3664

Clinton County Historical Museum (Carlyle)
Built in the late 1800s as a private home, the museum holds many artifacts from the area, including genealogical material, books, and periodicals on the history of the county.
1091 Franklin Street | Carlyle, IL
618-594-2468

Centralia Historical Society Museum (Centralia)
Termed "One of the Hidden Gems of the Midwest", this 3 story former grocery warehouse features a large model train layout, agriculture and oil memorabilia, 1947 mine disaster display plus local "orphan" sports items
and more.
240 S. Locust Street | Centralia, IL
618-545-0657

Centralia Cultural Society (Centralia)
A non-profit community arts organization that produces
and sponsors arts and educational activities. The organization consists of a Philharmonic Orchestra, Little Theatre Players, A Choral Society, and much more.
1250 East Rexford St., P.O. Box 220 | Centralia, IL 62801
618-532-2951

Randolph County Museum & Archives (Chester)
See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who
killed her brother), and many county & Native American artifacts, Kaskaskia manuscripts and
Native American artifacts. Located next to the Courthouse and
Courtyard of Flags.
1 Taylor Street | Chester, IL
618-826-2667

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum (Chester)
Located in the 1875 Opera House, this is the home of the
official Popeye Fan Club and has memorabilia on display dating back to the early
twentieth century.
1001 State Street | Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4567

Collinsville Historical Society Museum (Collinsville)
Where local and world history comes alive. Located in our new state of the art facility. 406 West Main Street | Collinsville, IL 618-344-1834

The Art Loft Gallery (Collinsville)
This gallery and boutique gift shop is located in a 102 year old local landmark house and is an authorized dealer for world renown artist, P. Buckley Moss, being the largest Moss dealer in Illinois and Missouri.
702 St. Louis Road | Collinsville, IL 62234
618-344-1212

T.L. Biegert Art Gallery (Collinsville)
Custom & Handmade Jewelry in Silver & Gold; Blown Art Glass, Fusion Art Glass, Photos, Sculptures in Stainless Steel , Raku Pottery, Paints, Murano Glass from Italy
113 West Main Street | Collinsville, IL 62234
618-345-3399

Curtains' Up Theatre Company (Collinsville)
The Company performs at The Miner's Theatre.
204 West Main Street | Collinsville, IL
618-692-9934

Katherine Dunham Museum (East St. Louis)
The museum houses Miss Dunham's outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art
objects from more than 50 countries. Admission is free and Hours
Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Wednesday and Sunday
Visit Our Website
1005 Pennsylvania Ave | East St. Louis, IL 62201
618-874-8560

ArtEAST (Edwardsville)
Art lovers get a map to more than 150 studios to watch demonstrations and view exhibition every October. Call for a current map and information.
Edwardsville, IL
618-656-3348

Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives
(Edwardsville)
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts
representing local and county history with the recent addition of a
historic research library.
715 N Main St. | Edwardsville, IL
618-656-7562

Piece of Mind Books (Edwardsville)
109 N. Kansas St. | Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-656-7277

The 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House (Edwardsville)
This two-story Federal home is the oldest brick building in Madison
County. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of the first territorial
governor Ninian Edwards, completed the home in 1821. The house
offers hands-on history tours with historically costumed docents.
409 South Buchanan | Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-692-1818

Summer ShowBiz (Edwardsville)
Two shows are performed annually at the Dunham Hall Theatre located
on the campus of SIUE. The state-of-the-art live performance theatre has
seating for up to approximately 400 people.
SIUE | Edwardsville, IL 62026
618-650-2774

Gateway Classic Cars & Museum (Fairmont City)
See everything from Model T's to Muscle cars and shop the Antique
Mall for classic car models and memorabilia.
5401 Collinsville Road | Fairmont City, IL 62201
800-231-3616

Salute to the Arts (Fairview Heights)
This juried art show, held in August, is for all media and has activities for
all ages. 100 artists are chosen from around the United States and
internationally to show and sell their work. Children can create their
own masterpieces to take home.
Moody Park at Longacre | Fairview Heights, IL
618-632-1102

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum (Glen Carbon)
The museum is housed in a renovated 1914 school building located in
the "Old Town" section of the Village.
Visit Our Website
124 School St. | Glen Carbon, IL
618-288-7271

Yanda Log Cabin (Glen Carbon)
The ceiling rafters and attic floor are from the original log cabin, and the
sidewalks are made from a school building dating back to 1912.
Available for group activities, community events, and tours by appointment.
Main Street | Glen Carbon, IL
618-288-7271

Old Six Mile Museum in the Emmert- Zippel House (Granite City)
This 158-year-old home has displays of Civil War artifacts,
an Indian collection, and 1830's furnishings.
3279 Maryville Rd | Granite City, IL 62040
618-877-1208

Old Fire Engine Museum (Granite City)
Antique firefighting equipment and memorabilia are on display.
1411 19th Street | Granite City, IL
618-931-3723

SummerStage (Granite City)
Year-round live performances are offered (don't let the name fool you!).
1350 27th Street | Granite City, IL
618-451-1032

Art Walk (Greenville)
Local artists, bands, music, art demonstrations and dinner theatre
come together to celebrate local talent. Art includes drawing, painting,
sculpture, weaving, quilting and more. Event is held in September.
Greenville, IL

Hoiles-Davis Museum (Greenville)
Formerly a private residence, this is now home to an extensive
collection of Civil War and WWI memorabilia, Indian artifacts,
domestic arts, and items from local manufacturers.
318 W Winter Ave. | Greenville, IL
618-664-1590

Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum (Greenville)
The museum features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock,
best known for his work with architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Greenville College Campus, 315 E. College Ave. | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-6724

The Old Firehouse Emporium (Greenville)
Local artists display work including drawings, paintings, gourd art,
wood crafts and more.
214 N. Third Street | Greenville, IL

One Room Schoolhouse Museum (Greenville)
Located at the modern Jr. High School, the building was restored
by retired teachers.
1200 Junior High Drive | Greenville, IL
618-664-9272

Globe Theater (Greenville)
The marquee dates back to the 1920s, but the audio-visual equipment is
state of the art. Three screens run first-run movies.
105 North 3rd Street | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-4400

Factory Theatre (Greenville)
The Factory Theatre, an intimate studio setting, is housed in what
was originally the Greenville Steam Laundry, the Hygienic Ice
Company, the Hygienic Dairy and the Ice Cream Company. Today,
plays are performed for almost 3,000 patrons each year with a season
of up to six plays. Now the sewing machines in the costume shop
create colorful dresses, hats, and capes rather than work gloves.
Greenville College, 315 E. College Avenue | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-6550

American Farm Heritage Museum (Greenville)
Farm implements, tools, tractors and other equipment dating back
100 years are featured. Open Saturdays April - October and for
special events.
I-70 at IL 127 | Greenville, IL
618-664-3050

Ten Talents Gallery & Gifts (Greenville)
The gallery showcases regional artists' work throughout the year.
114 S Second St. | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-9432

Our Common Ground (Greenville)
Our Common Ground sponsors events throughout the year,
including concerts, theater performances and an ArtWalk.
The ArtWalk is held in September and consists of 5 venues for
Artists(including demonstrations), outdoor music, and live theater.
Greenville, IL
618-664-9432

Hamel School Log Cabin (Hamel)
Built between 1820 and 1852, the building contains artifacts from that period.
Hamel School Park, 400 W. State Rt. 140 | Hamel, IL
618-633-2484

Wicks Pipe Organ Company (Highland)
A premier manufacturer of church organs for over 100 years,
Wicks offers tours by appointment through the Chamber of Commerce.
1100 5th Street | Highland, IL
618-654-3721 (Chamber of Commerce)

Street Art Festival (Highland)
Artists from the St. Louis metro area and beyond transform the streets
around the historic downtown square into an outdoor museum as they
create fabulous street paintings in chalk. Watch the artists at work,
enjoy a variety of food, drink and music. Young artists can create their
own work of art at the Kreative Kids Korner.
Visit Our Website
907 Main Street (on the Square) | Highland, IL 62249
618-654-3721

The Palace Theatre (Highland)
The 60-seat facility is complete with a restored 1928 Barton
12-rank theatre pipe organ. It was originally built to perform popular
music and to accompany the silent movies of the 1920's. Group tours available.
Highland Chamber of Commerce | Highland, IL
618-654-3721

Hard Road Theater Productions (Highland)
This community theater group uses the Highland Upper Elementary
Auditorium. The 2008-09 season includes Bye, Bye Birdie in August,
Never Too Late in October and A Grand Night for Singing in January.
1800 Lindenthal Avenue | Highland, IL
618-654-7748

Louis Latzer Homestead (Highland)
The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one
of the first with electricity and running water inside. Home to annual
festivals celebrating early farm life.
RR 3 | Highland, IL
618-654-7957

Art in the Park (Highland)
Don't miss this up and coming art show held in the fall.
Highland Chamber of Commerce | Highland, IL
618-654-4727

Pioneer Log Cabin Village (Kinmundy)
16 pre-Civil War furnished cabins are open for self-guided tours.
Open April 15-Nov 15.
12 mi. north of Salem on Hwy 37 | Kinmundy, IL 62854
618-547-7123 | 618-547-3291

The Mermaid House (Lebanon)
Charles Dickens stayed here in 1842 while researching his book
on American prairies.
114 East St. Louis Street | Lebanon, IL
618-537-8420

The Hett Center for the Arts at McKendree University (Lebanon)
Distinguished speakers, concerts and drama are all part of the
playbill at The Hett.
701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-4481

Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon)
Drama, musicals and comedy performances are on the bill.
The 2006 season includes Urinetown, Our Town, and South Pacific.
301 West Saint Louis Street | Lebanon, IL
618-537-4962

Maeystown Rock Mill Museum (Maeystown)
The entire village of Maeystown is on the National Register of Historic
Places with much of the village history preserved in the museum.
Mill Street | Maeystown, IL
618-458-6660

Schneidewind Barn Museum (Marissa)
Hundreds of interesting items are housed in what was formerlly a
working farm's barn.
1157 Schneidewind Rd. | Marissa, IL
618-295-2304

Marissa Academy Museum and Coal Miners Monument (Marissa)
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal mining town to the
present make this an interesting stop.
Marissa Park, 610 S. Main St. | Marissa, IL
618-295-2562

Mascoutah Heritage Museum (Mascoutah)
The Museum gathers history from Mascoutah, Engelmann and Shiloh
Valley Townships. Harvey C. Pitt's mounted waterfowl collection is
featured along with dolls, wedding dresses, toys and farm items.
306 W. Main St. | Mascoutah, IL 62258
618-566-9774

Berger- Kiel Log House (Mascoutah)
Get a glimpse into local life in the 1800's viewing the log house and
the Anstedt barn and period garden.
931 North Sixth St. | Mascoutah, IL 62258
618-566-9774

Washington County Historical Museum (Nashville)
Built in 1871 as a private residence, this building now holds hundreds
of artifacts from the county including a display of period wedding dresses.
326 South Kaskaskia Street | Nashville, IL
618-327-8140

Open House Theater (New Athens)
Shows are performed at the Turkey Hill Grange, Progressive Grange,
and The New Athens Senior Center. 2006 productions include
John Loves Mary and Singing the Blues and are offered with and without dinner.
New Athens, IL
618-475-3248

Rieso Farm Museum & Antiques (New Athens)
A large collection of machinery and primitives dating back to the
1800's are on display.
3125 George Leilich Rd. | New Athens, IL 62264
618-475-3712

Strange Folk Festival (O'Fallon)
This is the Heartland's largest outdoor indie art festival with 120
juried vendors from the U.S. and Canada. Shop for affordable
counter-culture eclectic art and enjoy live music, good food,
free wi-fi, free art activities for kids. It is held in September and
admission is free. Voted Best Festival in St Louis by readers of
Riverfront Times.
Visit Our Website
O'Fallon Community Park | O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-624-0139

Missoula Children's Theatre (O'Fallon)
Up to 60 local children are cast in an adaptation of a favorite fairy tale,
such as Princess & the Pea, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Pinnochio,
Treasure Island. Two shows performed each April.
Arts Commission | O'Fallon, IL
618-624-0139

O'Fallon Historical Society Museum & Archives (O'Fallon)
Exhibits and research library focusing on O'Fallon area history
including native sons, Oscar-winning actor William Holden and
illustrator Bernie Fuchs. Housed in 1904 bank building. Open
Wed., Fri.& Sat., 1-4pm and by appointment. Free admission.
101 W. State St. | O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-624-8409

Curtain Call II (O'Fallon)
113 East First St. | O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-632-1988

Heritage House Museum (Okawville)
The complex includes three properties; Dr. Poos Home &
Medical Museum (202 N. Front St); the Frank Schlosser
Home (114 W. Walnut), a turn- of-the-century house, barn,
harness shop, and commercial laundry; and the Joseph Schlosser Home.
Okawville Tourism | Okawville, IL
618-243-5694

Martin/ Boismenue House (Prairie du Pont)
Built in the 1790's in the French vertical-log style, this is the
oldest known residence in Illinois.
2110 First Street | Prairie du Pont, IL 62206
618-332-1782

The Creole House (Prairie du Rocher)
The house built in 1800 is an example of a combination of
French and American architecture. Tours by appointment.
Market Street | Prairie du Rocher, IL
618-282-2245

Arts & More - Gallery (Red Bud)
302 North Main St. | Red Bud, IL 62278
282-6002

Zacheis Tractor Museum (Sparta)
Meet Allis-Chalmers and John Deere here! Hundreds of tractors
and other farm equipment are parked in rows in the Museum.
A replica of the Zacheis dealership Parts Store and a room filled
with vintage and recent agricultural toys are also features.
401 East 4th Street | Sparta, IL
618-965-3847 | 618-521-7757| Fax 618-965-9201

Roscoe Misselhorn Gallery (Sparta)
Two thousand original drawings, paintings, and woodcuts by Roscoe
Misselhorn, the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest, are displayed in
the old GM&O depot. Much of the work is in black and white and
depicts historic sites throughout the area.
611 West Second Street | Sparta, IL
618-443-5668

Alfred Brown Museum (Sparta)
A large collection of post cards from the 1904 World's Fair, a
drum from the Civil War, Indian artifacts, old uniforms, and school
artifacts anchor the collection.
132 W. Broadway St., the old Sparta City Hall | Sparta, IL
618-443-6908 | 618-443-3138

Sparta Community Chorus & Players (Sparta)
This area group has an annual schedule of performances at the
Sparta Community Playhouse.
1325 N Market St. | Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-8029

Paul Simon Museum (Troy)
Memorabilia of Sen. Paul Simon's life and service in the U.S. Senate
is gathered here. Simon took over the Troy Tribune in 1948 when he
was 19 years old living in the city for 25 years. Open Wed, Thurs &
Sat and by appt.
118 W. Market St. | Troy, IL
618-667-3873

Marilyn's Country Gallery (Vandalia)
A collection of work in several media from artists in Central and
Southwestern Illinois, including the owner's wonderful paintings.
131 N. Fifth St. | Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-8748

Peterstown House  (Waterloo)
This is the only stagecoach stop still intact along the Kaskaskia- Cahokia Trail.
275 N Main Street | Waterloo, IL
618-939-4222