The scope of the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum Association, Inc. museum’s collections is ultimately dictated by our mission statement.
The Curator and/or any other designated, trained, member shall catalog all newly accessed objects in accordance with specific catalog procedures listed in the “Cataloging Procedure” addendum to this policy.
Preservation of the “collections” (artifacts, photographs, archive materials, ephemera, and/or general history), is part of the Museum’s mission statement, and, as such, we will strive to meet professional standards regarding handling, storage, and displaying. Any cleaning, repair, or artifact conservation must be done under the direction and/or with the approval of the Curator and the Museum Board of Directors and in keeping with professionally accepted standards.
The Museum must maintain a secure environment to protect the collections, however every attempt will be made to allow the public “special access” to the collections not currently on display. The Curator, or his/her designated representative, must approve and supervise all requests for special access. When requested, the Museum will allow access to the Museum’s collections. All other requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis and for bonified research purposes only, and the Museum reserves the rights to charge a “service fee”.
If you wish to potentially donate artifacts according to these guidelines, please contact the Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum Association, Inc.
100 E. Jefferson Ave.,
Effingham, IL 62401
Daytime Hours:
(January-February)- By appointment only and some special evening hours, TBA
Phone: 217.240.2471 to leave a message
(March through December)
Tuesday and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Evening Hours:
6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of lecture series, November-March
Other times by appointment: Call (217)240-2471 to leave a message
Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom. For information contact Delaine Donaldson, President at: delainedonaldson@mchsi.com.
General Membership Meetings are held once a month of the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom.
MISSON STATEMENT
Our MISSION is to establish, maintain, and operate a museum for the general public, and to collect, research, care for, and interpret materials and artifacts of cultural
and historical interest to the residents of, and visitors to, Effingham County, Illinois.
VISION STATEMENT
Our VISION is that the 1872 Effingham County Courthouse remains as an architectural gem that instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to
educate and showcase the history, art, and transportation of Effingham County.
On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. Currently there are exhibits only on the first floor, but work is taking place on the second floor to create more exhibit space and more room for lectures and other types of public gatherings.
Much work needs to be done. Can we count on your help?
© 2015 Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum Association, Inc.