Events

Over the river and through the woods..." and into the SCCHS Archives for a Thanksgiving themed Archival Experience.

As we are amid the holiday season, the sights turn to lit up houses, Christmas trees, and packed streets of shoppers. Our thoughts turn to time with family and friends, holiday parties, and gift giving. Often, this time is one that we

As we are amid the holiday season, the sights turn to lit up houses, Christmas trees, and packed streets of shoppers. Our thoughts turn to time with family and friends, holiday parties, and gift giving. Often, this time is one that we reflect on past seasons and special gifts that brightened our childhoods and memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Have you ever wondered what items your parents or grandparents may have had on their wish lists? Curious as to what items were available as possible gifts during Christmases past? So, it’s only appropriate that December’s Archival Experience be Memories of Christmas Past with a display of Christmas cards, ornaments, toys and more

Saving Memories: Creating a Family Archive
Do you have shoeboxes overflowing with letters, photos, newspaper clippings and various other documents? Do you want to organize your family memories, but are confused where to start due to size, diverse formats or attached emotions? The first Archival Experience of the new year on January 20th will take you through how to handle your artifacts, the best supplies to buy, and ways to display and share your personal archives. You'll receive some sample preservation materials, as well as a resource list of suppliers to get you started at home. This program is free, but reservations are necessary. We only have room and supplies for 20 participants for each session: SESSION 1: 10am-12noon & SESSION 2: 1:30-3:30pm

he St. Charles County Historical Society
invites you to join us for our
Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting

Just for fun, and in honor of Valentine's Day, February's Archival Experience will be all about LOVE and finding it in the SCCHS Archives' Special Collections. And since there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday, given that February 2024 is special, we'll be leaping to showcase why people love local history and archives with a display of love letters, valentines, and artifacts.

ROCK 'N' ROLL BINGO
Presented by the Saint Charles County Historical Society
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024 - DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM, EVENT STARTS AT 7:00PM

$160 PER TABLE OF 8 OR $20 PER PERSON
EARLY BIRD PRICING IS $140 PER TABLE OF 8

ROCK 'N' ROLL BINGO
Presented by Saint Charles County Historical Society

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024, DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM,EVENT STARTS AT 7:00 PM
$160 PER TABLE OF 8 OR $20 PER PERSON
EARY BIRD PRICING IS $140 PER TABLE OF 8

Free soda and water, BYO snacks and adult beverages
50/50 raffle drawing, silent auction, scavenger hunt, game of Dead or Alive

April is an important time to celebrate and recognize volunteers. Non-profits across the country use this time to host different types of activities and events demonstrating the work done by these special people. Join us April 20th from 10am to 3pm for Volunteering at the St. Charles County Historical Society: Something for Everyone as we showcase an array of opportunities available, highlighting the work of some of our SCCHS volunteers and how you can find a meaningful role and make a difference

Genuine heroes have been in our state since the beginning and some are well-known