Norma Reheis
“The Unreported Story of the Saddam Trial”
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesSeptember 26, 2020 at 1:30pm - "The Unreported Story of the Saddam Trial" Presented by Paul Schimpf. Monroe County resident and State Senator Paul Schimpf, lead attorney advisor to the Iraqi prosecutors, discusses his role in the trial of Saddam Hussein. The presentation begins with an overview of the difference between Iraqi and U.S. criminal…
Elizabeth Cody Stanton by Barbara Kay
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United States"Elizabeth Cody Stanton" by Barbara Kay in period dress. Elizabeth Cody Stanton was a leader of the women's suffrage movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of women voting, we should learn about the people who made it possible, Barbara Kay is a retired history teacher from St. Louis.…
“Calling and Building Turkey Calls” by Mitchell Norris
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United States"Calling and Building Turkey Calls" by Mitchell Norris who has been president of the St. Louis Longbeards NWTF for 25 years. He is also a master at making "Calls" for many local wildlife species including owls often using unusual and free materials. His program will include information on hunting safety, the art of calling turkeys…
“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…
“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,…
“Clothing of the 18th Century” will be presented by Karyn Albers & Kim Barber
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo, IL, United StatesJune 26, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Clothing of the 18th Century” will be presented by Karyn Albers & Kim Barber”. Women of the 18th century, much like us, needed clothing for warmth and comfort. Again, much like us, ideas of warmth and comfort were quickly abandoned when fashion came into play. Clothing played differing roles…
“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.…
“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…