Steve Gibson
House of a Hundred Stories

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.

House of a Hundred Stories
Alexander Cullum
Adopt an Artifact!

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.

Adopt an Artifact!
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Alexander Cullum
St. Charles History Museum to Unveil New ...
St. Charles History Museum to Unveil New Exhibit in February: Show & Tell
announcements, museum news, information, in the news, press releases
Alexander Cullum
St. Charles History Museum to Unveil New ...
St. Charles History Museum to Unveil New Exhibit in August Exploring History of Schools, Educators
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Update Regarding East vs. West Community Fundraiser Grand Prize

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Update Regarding East vs. West Community Fundraiser Grand Prize

Due to recent concerns regarding travel safety and ongoing travel cancellations in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, the grand prize winner of our East vs. West Community Fundraiser will have the option to select the week-long trip OR the cash value equivalent of $2,000.

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Leadership Changes Announced at Museum Annual Meeting

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Leadership Changes Announced at Museum Annual Meeting

The St. Charles History Museum announced a new slate of officers and leadership changes at its Annual Membership Meeting at the St. Charles Police Department on Wednesday, January 15. During the meeting, Executive Director Alison Costanzo announced her resignation effective March 27, while Mike Corbett was named the new Board President of the History Museum.

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Newly-Digitized Footage Documents Construction of Municipal Building

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Newly-Digitized Footage Documents Construction of Municipal Building

In an exciting recent discovery, the St. Charles History Museum has uncovered never-before seen footage of St. Charles’ prized landmark, the Municipal Building, being constructed from start to finish, as well as the opening and dedication ceremony on September 1, 1940.

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St. Charles History Museum Releases Updated Book on City History

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St. Charles History Museum Releases Updated Book on City History

Just in time for the holidays, the St. Charles History Museum has published the updated edition of Reflections of St. Charles: An Abridged History. The book documents St. Charles’ over 185 years of history, from its founding up through present day. 

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*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday

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