Historic Lecture Series for 2017-2018 Season

 

 

The 2017-2018 Historic Lecture Series will begin on November 9, 2017 .  

All sessions start at 7PM on the second floor of the Old Courthouse Museum.

November 9, 2017 Topic:   Ewington Historical Flags

     Speakers:  Joe Harris and Bob Lybarger of the Sons of the American Revolution

December 14, 2017 Topic:   Theodore Roosevelt

     Speaker:  Bill Hammer

January 11, 2018  Topic:  Dieterich Machine Gun Company

     Speaker:  Kip Johnson

February 8, 2018 Topic:  40 Years of Niemerg's Steakhouse

     Speaker:  Jason Sandschafer

March 8, 2018  Topic:  The Spanish Flu Epidemic in Effingham County

     Speaker:  Dr. Linda Ruholl

 

Hours & Location

100 E. Jefferson Ave.,
Effingham, IL 62401

Daytime Hours:
(January-February)- By appointment only and some special evening hours, TBA
Phone: 217.540.8655 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)540-8655 to leave a message

ECCCMA Meeting Schedule

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.

Get Involved

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?