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September 2019
Mussels, Moonshine & Music
Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Migrant Life in the Early Twentieth Century with Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Dennis Strounghmatt. Join us for a voyage to discover the work of the river-based mussel shellers, moonshiners, and musicians that worked across Illinois in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This performance and presentation uses artifacts, photos, oral histories and fiddle music. Sunday, September 29; doors open and pie served at 1:30, program at 2:00 pm Western Illinois Museum 201…
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Our Front Porch welcomes Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Migrant Life in the Early Twentieth Century with Dennis A. Stroughmatt. Pie served at 1:30, Program at 2PM. $5 suggested donation at the door.
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The Blind Swine Speakeasy
The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…
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The museum’s raw space, once used as a garage, will be open for an authentic 1920s era speakeasy experience. Held the first and third Fridays from June 7th through October 4th, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Each event will have a different theme related to the era. Guests enter through the museum’s south door, if they have the password, and can enjoy live music and fun activities to learn about local history - all while enjoying a now legal beverage. There…
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Prepare to be scared (just a little) and learn about history!
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7PM., 201 S Lafayette St.
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Vinyl Record Sale
Stop by and check out the museum’s Garage Sale with Jeff Holtz. We have A LOT of vinyl records that have been donated over the years and we’re selling ‘em! Don’t worry, we will keep a selection for the museum’s collection and all proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase archive materials for the collection. The Garage Sale will be held on three Saturday mornings, including, June 29 11 to 2:00 pm (Heritage Days), August 24, and November 9, from 9:00…
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