News & Events

Some of the latest news and articles about our Museum and the Effingham community.

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Landmarks Illinois Grant To Improve Entries

A project to renovate the three entries has just been completed thanks to a matching grant received from Landmarks Illinois. ECCCMA's focus through 2011 and 2012 was to renovate the historic courthouse's first floor interior. A matching grant from Landmarks Illinois made possible improvements to the exterior of the building.

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A special honor for the Effingham County Museum: First Lady Designates Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum as a Preserve America Steward

Washington, D.C. — First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has signed designation letters for three new Preserve America Stewards, one in Illinois, one in Florida, and one nationwide organization.

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Hours & Location

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

ECCCMA Meeting Schedule

Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 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 preserve our Historic Register structure, to collect artifacts from county history, and to use them to educate our local and external communities, while immersed in the broader context of American history.

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.

Get Involved

On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. Currently there are exhibits on the first floor and the second floor. On the second floor there is exhibit space as well as room for lectures and other types of public gatherings.