We host many different events and educational programs that are open to the public. Our goal is to provide access to the history of the area, as well as to educate the public on different historical practices, culture, and events.
See our past and upcoming events below. Please contact us for any additional information.
Please note: All programs start at 7:00 p.m. Locations for the programs are listed below.
2022/2023 Programs
Cragg Cabin
Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at Morris City Hall Community Center
Presenters: Charlene McDade, President of Goose Lake Prairie and Lisa Cragg Burgess
History of Coal City and Surrounding Areas–Cancelled
Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at Coal City Public Library
Presenters: Michele Micetich and Bryan Gilligan
The history of Coal City and townships of the area will be shared through maps, photos, real photo post cards, news clippings and documented stories using a PowerPoint format.
Grundy County and Money!
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Location TBD
Presenter: Phil Anderson
Researching Grundy County
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Location TBD
Presenter: Bill Atkinson
Annual Dinner/Meeting
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Location TBD
Presenter: Art Hornsby
Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society 