Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Southern Illinois University with Dr. John Jackson. He’s the editor of the recently published Southern Illinois University at 150 Years: Growth, Accomplishments and Challenges. With more than 300 photos and 384 pages, the … Continue reading →
Herrin High Italian Class, Herrin City Library, and the St. Louis Italian Film Festival present: Herrin Festa Italian Films Friday, May 24, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm in the @ the Herrin City Library, Tony Galines Meeting Room. … Continue reading →
The Herrin City Library’s Annual Open House will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Herrin City Library. The theme is “Camp Herrin City Library: Hike on over for s’more … Continue reading →
The HAHS will present guest speaker, Gary M. Jackson, PH.D. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm. Dr. Jackson will discuss his latest book, Surviving Mass Victim Attacks: What to Do When the Unthinkable Happens. This event … Continue reading →
HAHS Guest Lecture Series “Story of the Egyptian Combo” The March program of the Herrin Area Historical Society will feature Rick Linton recounting the long career of the Egyptian Combo, a band formed in the early 1960s and performing until … Continue reading →
Todd Carr will present The Shawnee National Forest on February 22, 2019, @ 2:00 pm, as part of the HAHS guest lecture series. He will discuss the work of visionary newspaperman L. O. Trigg whose Ozark Tours led to the eventual … Continue reading →
TONY GUALDONI – Louie’s P&R – January 18, 2019, 2:00 pm As part of the HAHS guest lecture series, Tony and Alisa Gualdoni, owners of Louie’s P&R will speak. Tony will share facts, memories, funny tales and all things interesting about … Continue reading →
Herrin Area Historical Society Guest Lecture Series presents “Special Collections – Morris Library – SIU” on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 2:00 pm in the Tony Galines Meeting Room. Aaron Lisec, a research specialist with Speicial Collections Research Center (SCRC), … Continue reading →
Escape from Marion: The Garrett Trapnell Story The Herrin Area Historical Society will host Escape from Marion: The Garrett Trapnell Story on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Herrin City Library. Herrin broadcasters Joey Helleny and Mike … Continue reading →
The Illinois Veterans History Project was launched by Secretary of State Jesse White to create a permanent record of the names and stories of Illinois war veterans and civilians who served our state and country during war, so that their … Continue reading →
