For many years our school was housed in the front vault of the History Center. That had to be relocated when the doll collection moved...

Local realtor and auctioneer Zane Parrott will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society on...

We have several bride dolls but this one is the most recent. “Betty the Beautiful Bride”, vinyl socket head, brunette rooted curly...

Vintage Minnie Mouse doll, made by the Sunrubber Company, circa 1950.  Minnie is 11.5” tall and has molded white gloves and shoes. She is...

The Historical Society's monthly programs are usually the fourth Monday of the month. That is not the case this month!!! Do not show up...

The Clerks of the Court in Lawrence County Illinois from 1818-1879 were:  V J Bradley, James M McLean, E Z Ryan, Frederick A Thomas,...

Lawrence County was settled by farmers and our history is deep in agriculture and rural life. The generation who worked the soil behind a...

Lawrence County Illinois History! It’s YOUR history! Help us preserve it! The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society (LCHS) was...

Detail of this dress below Just two of the lovely beaded dresses the Historical Society has in its collection. (Photos by Sherrie Z.)

Baby Shoes of all types and eras.. . . From babies' first months in the world to their first steps, tiny shoes protect and comfort their...