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.
At the St. Charles History Museum, we are the keepers and stewards of our community’s rich history. Our archive contains artifacts and photos that document the dreams, the decisions, and the accomplishments of everyone who has come before us. By collecting and presenting these artifacts, we aim to preserve the story of St. Charles for generations to come.
What did you first hear about St. Charles before moving here? What are some of your earliest memories of our beautiful community? One of the most amazing things about our City is how all of our individual stories connect and intertwine to make St. Charles what it is today. Each of your neighbors who live here has their own distinct story to tell.
It’s not every day that a volunteer with such in-depth knowledge and training as Rich Becker comes into the Museum and asks to help out. A former forensic investigator and recent St. Charles transplant, Rich is a former Chicago Police Officer who brings an impressive resume of investigative fieldwork experience into our Museum’s research team.
Music often is a family affair, as knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. A lot of times, when one thinks of musical families; piano, guitar, or vocals will come to mind. But Bill Robinson’s family plays a different tune: he is a third-generation hammered dulcimer player. Bill describes this instrument as taking music “right back to its roots”.
It’s an exciting time to be a member of the St. Charles History Museum! Members are a part of the collective history of our beautiful city, and in addition to the knowledge that you are playing a part in supporting our mission, we are sure to provide a variety of perks in return of your financial support.
*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday
Your City. Your History. Your Sense of Community.
The Museum welcomes participation in all activities by individuals with disabilities and special needs by working cooperatively with the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. The Museum is committed to inclusion by providing public programs in the most integrated setting, providing to the maximum extent feasible for interaction between people with and without disabilities.If you or a household member has a special need or request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, please contact us at least one week in advance of an activity, program, or visit date. For more details, call 630-584-6967.