PROJECTS
THE HANGING OF ELIZABETH REED
Completed
Research and present the facts surrounding the death of Leonard Reed and the trial and execution of his wife, Elizabeth. Click here
CIVIL WAR Project
Research all Civil War soldiers who enlisted or who are buried in Lawrence County, Illlinois for the purpose of a database or book. click here
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO Contest
The Society holds a photo contest every year to capture the historic landmarks, items, buildings, and monuments of Lawrence County.
RURAL SCHOOL Project
Completed
The Society gathered the history of all 76 rural 'one-room' schools in Lawrence County from the 1840's. Individual histories and over 750 photographs were compiled in a book and on a CD.
RELOCATION OF MILLSTONES Project Completed
Necessity of relocation of Small's Millstones from former Lawrenceville High School grounds to Southeast corner of Courthouse lawn completed in fall of 2013 with the assistance of the County Commissioners and Moore Bros. Contractors. Click here
HISTORIC DESIGNATION Project
Completed
David Burgett researched, applied for, and received a Designation placing the County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places. Click here
GEORGE BOPP Project
Completed
Project to honor Lawrence County's only fallen officer killed in the line of duty.
WEDDINGS THROUGH THE AGES Project
Completed
A show that was a combination of historical facts, wedding photos of local couples, and a runway production with over 30 beautiful models wearing vintage dresses. Click here
WATER/WAYS Project
Completed
Host Water/Ways, a new Museum on Main Street exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution examining the monumental significance of water from Sept 3 through October 16, 2016. In addition a local exhibit will be created to document how water has been integral to Lawrence County’s culture and economy. Click here
LANTERMAN HISTORY VILLAGE
Project
Renovate two historic buildings now located at Bridgeport Lanterman Park, Dr. Schrader’s office and Pepple School, to use in an educational program for school children. Click here
CEMETERY Project
Create an updated database for all county cemeteries to include their location, gravestone identification and obituaries. Centerville Cemetery in Allison Township is now online. Guided tours of Sumner and Centerville Cemeteries have been presented. Click here
BLACK HISTORY Project
Document the unique history of the free blacks who helped settle Lawrence County. Click here
BUSINESSES ON THE SQUARE Project
Create a photographic history of each building on the Lawrenceville Square and of the merchants who occupied these locations. Click here