This year marks the 75th anniversary of the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboats, and we are excited to be partnering with the businesses’ new owners, the St. Charles Park District, for a look back at the history of this iconic St. Charles business.
Documenting History: COVID Community Journal
As our community faces uncertain times during a worldwide pandemic, we have already seen many examples of generosity and selflessness all around St. Charles as the community works to rally and help each other during this trying time. Follow this live blog for updates as we write our collective history together.
Museum Announces COVID-19 Community Collection and Fund
The St. Charles History Museum this week announced the unveiling of its “Save our History” COVID-19 Community Collection and Fund, a new initiative aimed at collecting local stories about the impacts and experiences of COVID-19 in St. Charles, as well as raising money to support the History Museum during its temporary shutdown.
A Grave Robbing, A Gunfight, and A Séance: The Story of The Richards' Riot of 1849
Charles Haines, The Man Who Saved St. Charles Schools
Lindsay Judd Announced as New Executive Director of St. Charles History Museum
Drive-In Days: A Look Back at Rex's
Fond Farewells from Alison Costanzo and Amanda Helfers
100 Years After Suffrage, A Look Back at Some of the Women Who Shaped St. Charles
In celebration of this historic landmark year, the St. Charles History Museum will be celebrating the legacy of local women who fought for suffrage and helped to shape St. Charles into the city it is today in our fall temporary exhibit. In preparation of the exhibit and in honor of Women’s History Month, take a look at some of the most influential women in St. Charles history.
