Monroe County History Museum
A Bed Turning | History Museum of Monroe County
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Dr., Waterloo, IL, United StatesNov. 3, 2019,1:30 P.M., "Lohrberg-Mueth Sixth Generation of Quilt Makers will do a Bed Turning" presented by the Wittenauer Sisters (Diane Mollet, Pearl Braun, Donna Mensing, Debra Osterhage, Lisa Wittenauer and Linda Mathews) in the Monroe County History Museum's Allscheid-Metzger Gallery located at 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298
Calling and Building Turkey Calls” by Mitchell Norris
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesMarch 20, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Calling and Building Turkey Calls” by Mitchell Norris has been president of the St. Louis Longbeards NWTF for 25 years. He is also a master at making “Calls” for many local wild life species including owls often using unusual and free materials. His presentation will include information on hunting…
“Camp Waterloo – The Civilian Conservation Corps in Monroe County”
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesApril 3, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Camp Waterloo - The Civilian Conservation Corps in Monroe County” presented by Ron Stellhorn. Among those hardest hit by unemployment during the Great Depression were young men ages 18-24. At the same time America’s soil and forest resources were dwindling. To deal with these crises, President Franklin Roosevelt’s New…
“Meet Me in St. Louis – 1904 World’s Fair” by Karl M. Kindt III
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesApril 23, 2021, 1:30 P.M. “Meet Me in St. Louis – 1904 World’s Fair” by Karl M. Kindt III. This is an amazing slideshow presentation about the famous 1904 World’s Fair! It includes actual movies made at the Fair in 1904, amazing zoomable photographs with great detail of the Palaces, the exhibits and includes, of…
“Spending Time Trapping!” by Walter Byerley
May 2, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Spending Time Trapping!” by Walter Byerley. Walter or as he is better known “Butch” spends a lot of time trapping and has had the opportunity to learn a lot about the animals of Monroe County including their habits and habitats. He will be explaining what is involved in trapping,…
“Grow Up St. Louis” by Jim Merkel
June 12, 2021, 1:30 P.M. - “Grow Up St. Louis” by Jim Merkel. This is the definitive look at what it was like to be a kid in St. Louis from 1900 to the present. Jim Merkel, who previously wrote four books about St. Louis, started by interviewing more than 100 people who grew up…
“Remembering the Steamer Admiral” presented by Anne & James Blum
August 21, 2021, 1:30 P.M. - “Remembering the Steamer Admiral” presented by Anne & James Blum. Annie grew up close to the Mississippi River and she worked on the River Steamer Admiral for over thirteen years. Her husband Jim was the mate on the Steamer Delta Queen. They met when the DQ came to St.…
“Basket Weaving Demonstration and Display” by Patricia Handel
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesSeptember 26, 2021, 1:30 P.M. - “Basket Weaving Demonstration and Display” by Patricia Handel. Basket weaving through the years, the materials used and who made them will be shared. Every basket had a purpose. Different techniques to make baskets will be demonstrated. Patricia has been making baskets for 27 years and participates in historical re-enactments.…
“The Curse of Kaskaskia” by Shane Wagner
ILOctober 2, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “The Curse of Kaskaskia” by Shane Wagner. “Ghosts by the Riverside: The Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia” presented by Shane Wagner who will highlight the origins of the Curse of Kaskaskia and the Haunting of Chester’s historic Landmark building along with some of the local ghost stories…
“My Quiltworx Journey” by Julie Connell
ILOctober 23, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “My Quiltworx Journey” by Julie Connell. Julie’s quilting journey began with her introduction to Quiltworx-Paper Piecing Process and designs by Judy Niemeyer. Julie Connell will be sharing her experiences with her first Quiltworx attempt, followed by a quilt trunk show featuring several of Judy’s unique quilt designs. There will…