Military History
Are you interested in military history? Do you want to know if your ancestor served in the Civil War? Stop by our Open House and find...

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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Readin', 'Ritin', and 'Rithmetic
For many years our school was housed in the front vault of the History Center. That had to be relocated when the doll collection moved...

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Oct 1, 20241 min read


HAVOLINE COLLECTION TO BE FEATURED
Local realtor and auctioneer Zane Parrott will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society on...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Beautiful Bride
We have several bride dolls but this one is the most recent. “Betty the Beautiful Bride”, vinyl socket head, brunette rooted curly...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Toys Recently Donated
Vintage Minnie Mouse doll, made by the Sunrubber Company, circa 1950. Minnie is 11.5” tall and has molded white gloves and shoes. She is...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Meeting Date Changed
The Historical Society's monthly programs are usually the fourth Monday of the month. That is not the case this month!!! Do not show up...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Are You Related?
The Clerks of the Court in Lawrence County Illinois from 1818-1879 were: V J Bradley, James M McLean, E Z Ryan, Frederick A Thomas,...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Buy a Book, Donate a Book
Lawrence County was settled by farmers and our history is deep in agriculture and rural life. The generation who worked the soil behind a...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Keep Local History Alive!
Lawrence County Illinois History! It’s YOUR history! Help us preserve it! The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society (LCHS) was...

Lawrence Lore
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Beaded Dresses
Detail of this dress below Just two of the lovely beaded dresses the Historical Society has in its collection. (Photos by Sherrie Z.)

Lawrence Lore
Jul 29, 20241 min read



