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Afternoon Tea

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

OUR AFTERNOON TEA IS RETURNING!Date: Saturday, July 27thTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.Place: Village Museum BuildingPrice: $20 (non-members) - $15 (members) Call JCHS office at 618-246-0033. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and…

Drive Thru Ice Cream Social

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The Jefferson County Historical Society hosts the Annual Ice Cream Social at the Historical Village. This year the ice cream social will be a drive-thru. Choices of ice cream flavors…

Illinois in the Inevitable: The Role of Illinois in the Civil War

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Illinois was a microcosm of the United States during its Antebellum Era. Northern Illinois and Chicago had ties to the Northeast and industry, while the Southern portion remained firmly agricultural…

Jamie Poorman “Of Wind & Sky”

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Join Jamie Poorman to explore the life and legacy of Illinois Author and pony-lover Marguerite Henry. Henry was born in Milwaukee in 1902 and moved to Illinois after her marriage,…

Heritage Festival

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Food and Food Vendors: ham and beans, pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, desserts, kettle corn, caramels, honey Demonstrations and Vendors: baskets, blacksmiths, old coots’ advice, woodcarvings, rope making, black powder guns,…

Mark Dvorak “The American Folk Song”

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Mark Dvorak has been called “a folk singer’s folk singer”. Since 1981, Mark has preformed in nearly all the United States and several countries in Europe. His concerts are a…

Candlelight Walk

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Experience life by candlelight, campfire, and blacksmith's forge. Walk through Jefferson County Historical Village lit by candles with costumed interpreters, and enjoy cookies and cider. All are welcome to sing…

Brian Alvis “An Appalachian Journey”

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

My family's journey from Virginia to Jefferson County. For the past several years my siblings and I have been discovering our family's history. We've found some great stories along the…

Christmas Model Train and Nativity Set Exhibit

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The model train exhibit will have running train sets with different gauges and village settings. Come experience this Christmas tradition and view this exhibit for a special holiday activity for…

Christmas Model Train and Nativity Set Exhibit

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The model train exhibit will have running train sets with different gauges and village settings. Come experience this Christmas tradition and view this exhibit for a special holiday activity for…

Christmas Model Train and Nativity Set Exhibit

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The model train exhibit will have running train sets with different gauges and village settings. Come experience this Christmas tradition and view this exhibit for a special holiday activity for…

Christmas Model Train and Nativity Set Exhibit

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The model train exhibit will have running train sets with different gauges and village settings. Come experience this Christmas tradition and view this exhibit for a special holiday activity for…