White County Historical Society

White County Historical Society To promote interest in White County History and Genealogy, and announce historical society programs We also oversee Carmi's Old Graveyard.
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The White County Historical Society operates and maintains four museums, Ratcliff Inn, L. Haas Museum, Robinson-Stewart House, and Matsel Cabin, as well as, the Mary Smith Fay Genealogy Library. Our funding comes through membership dues, donations, grants, and fundraisers. We promote our county's history through educational and entertaining events with the public including 2nd grade tea parties, P

ioneer Days for 5th graders, living history events, and museum tours. Mission Statement: To preserve and promote the historical interest of White County through our stewardship of its artifacts and the historic sites and education programs and exhibits that we provide for its people. Vision Statement: To make the history of White County come alive for the people of White County

07/21/2026

Love history? Join Bob Swenson at Groff Library as he shares: how rivers in our area have been used for centuries, their continued use and future use. Among Bob's achievements are assisting SIU archaeology teams documentation of historic sites, including an 1800s Ohio River flatboat discovered at America, Illinois.

Thank you to all who came out to enjoy some America themed trivia tonight! 🇺🇸🦅Congrats to our Trivia Winners! 🥇🥈🥉
07/12/2026

Thank you to all who came out to enjoy some America themed trivia tonight! 🇺🇸🦅
Congrats to our Trivia Winners! 🥇🥈🥉

🇺🇸THIS SATURDAY! It might be a rainy day, so you might as well come hangout at the Elks and have fun with us! 🦅
07/09/2026

🇺🇸THIS SATURDAY! It might be a rainy day, so you might as well come hangout at the Elks and have fun with us! 🦅

While you’re spending time with your friends and family this weekend, go ahead and make plans to join us at the Carmi Elks for some America-themed trivia next Saturday!
🇺🇸Don’t be intimidated—Categories are NOT just history themed! We also include sports, pop culture, theatre, science, music, random facts, and more!
🧁Free cake!
🧺See our amazing Raffle Baskets in person and purchase tickets!
🍔 5th Street Market food truck on site, and the Elks bar is open for other drinks as you wish!
🥳 Even if you don’t want to do trivia, come hang out and eat; you might find that you want to play next time! (We host a trivia night at least once a year!)

While you’re spending time with your friends and family this weekend, go ahead and make plans to join us at the Carmi El...
07/04/2026

While you’re spending time with your friends and family this weekend, go ahead and make plans to join us at the Carmi Elks for some America-themed trivia next Saturday!
🇺🇸Don’t be intimidated—Categories are NOT just history themed! We also include sports, pop culture, theatre, science, music, random facts, and more!
🧁Free cake!
🧺See our amazing Raffle Baskets in person and purchase tickets!
🍔 5th Street Market food truck on site, and the Elks bar is open for other drinks as you wish!
🥳 Even if you don’t want to do trivia, come hang out and eat; you might find that you want to play next time! (We host a trivia night at least once a year!)

🇺🇸Congratulations Carlin Smock for being chosen to help write questions for and be a judge at the regional level of this...
06/27/2026

🇺🇸Congratulations Carlin Smock for being chosen to help write questions for and be a judge at the regional level of this competition!

America’s top civics students compete for $250,000 in scholarships, culminating in a live championship at the White House.

Just a few weeks away! See you there! 🇺🇸🦅
06/26/2026

Just a few weeks away! See you there! 🇺🇸🦅

06/26/2026

https://libsysdigi.library.uiuc.edu/OCA/Books2009-06/sesquicentennial00carm/sesquicentennial00carm.pdf I didn't know the Blue Book was online.

Thank you to our volunteer, Karen Kelly, for starting this wild flower garden outside the French Doors at the Robinson-S...
06/23/2026

Thank you to our volunteer, Karen Kelly, for starting this wild flower garden outside the French Doors at the Robinson-Stewart House museum. It is wonderful to see the bees and butterflies enjoying your hard work and it makes the house look beautiful.

🇺🇸Exciting Fundraiser Alert! Please Share!🇺🇸Starting now through the end of November, we will be selling raffle tickets ...
06/21/2026

🇺🇸Exciting Fundraiser Alert! Please Share!🇺🇸
Starting now through the end of November, we will be selling raffle tickets for 4 prize baskets with items that represent parts of American history! Each basket is valued at $200-$300! Proceeds go towards renovating our amazing L. Haas Store Museum!
See images below for details!

Baskets include…
🫖Tea Varieties from the Boston Tea Party
☕️Colonial Coffee flavors of the early Republic
🥃Whiskey made from George Washington’s own recipe
🍷George Washington’s favorite wine

We will be set up at various events throughout the year to sell tickets, and anyone can stop by the Geneology Library to purchase them as well. You can also reach out to board members and we can let you know how to get tickets!

**Must be 21 or older (providing ID with proof of age) to win adult baskets.

****Those who purchase tickets have the option to select entry for Wine & Whiskey Baskets only, Coffee & Tea only, OR all baskets.

🚨‼️You do not have to be from White County to win, so share away! Thank you!

Address

203 N Church Street
Carmi, IL
62821

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16183828425

Website

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