Former home of Judge William D. Barry, Kane County Judge, President of the Kane County Bar Association, Campaign Manager for Rep. Col. John Farnsworth, and friend to Abraham Lincoln.
Adopt an Artifact! is a unique program offered by the St. Charles History Museum that allows people to “adopt” various artifacts from the Museum’s Collection. Artifacts may be adopted for up to a year and can be renewed.
It's time once again for a round up of our ongoing online exhibit 100 Days, 100 Artifacts, an exploration of St. Charles History through artifacts. Today we'll take a look at the history of the St. Charles Fire Department, peek at what Main Street used to look like, get a glimpse at life in Dunham Castle, and celebrate the anniversary of a long standing and iconic St. Charles business.
Welcome back for another weekly recap of our 100 Days, 100 Artifacts online exhibit, an exploration of St. Charles History through artifacts!
This week we take a look at flags, hand made musical instruments, cavalry swords, and more.
Enjoy this look at our town’s history through the artifacts that helped to shape it.
Welcome back for Week Three of our 100 Days, 100 Artifacts online exhibit, an exploration of St. Charles History though artifacts!
This week we take a look at unique artifacts from a pickle puzzle to dish-ware from Heinz Cut Glass.
Enjoy this look at our town’s history through the artifacts that helped to shape it.
Welcome back for Week Three of our 100 Days, 100 Artifacts online exhibit, an exploration of St. Charles History though artifacts!
This week we take a look at unique artifacts from a promotional pickle phone by Pickle Packers International to The Horse of the Century’s retirement in St. Charles, Illinois.
Enjoy this look at our town’s history through the artifacts that helped to shape it.
Welcome back for Week Two of our 100 Days, 100 Artifacts online exhibit, an exploration of St. Charles History though artifacts!
This week we take a look at artifacts from childhood marbles to a unique piece of St Charles’ Baker Hotel’s storied Rainbow Room.
Enjoy this look at our town’s history through the artifacts that helped to make it.
*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday
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