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 →
On Friday, September 21, 2018, at 2:00 pm, as part of the Herrin Area Historical Society Guest Lecture Series, Joe Wilkins a Cobden native and Professor Emeritus UIS, Air Force Captain will discuss, his book, Gates of the Arctic National Park: … Continue reading →
The HAHS Society Guest Lecture Series presents Early Southern Illinois History: A Bicentennial Celebration. Ed and Diane Annable will present this program at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Herrin City Library Tony Galines Meeting Room. Residents of … Continue reading →
The Herrin Area Historical Society hosts a presentation by businessman Gery Will at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 15 at Herrin City Library. Gery Will is a third generation member of the family that operated Herrin Bottling Works at 516 North Park Avenue. The business produced … Continue reading →
HERRIN, Ill. – Driving through Herrin this time of year, you’ll see Italian flags hanging in celebration of the annual Herrin Festa Italiana event. (Click on above to view video and article on WSIL News 3) That’s because as many southern … Continue reading →
Herrin City Library announces a special exhibit: A Visit to Ancient Rome: May 19 – June 9, 2018 in celebration of HerrinFesta Italiana. Come with us as we unveil the sights and secrets of this 2,500-year-old city that attracts … Continue reading →
Join us during HerrinFesta Italiana for a reception at the Herrin City Library, Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. The reception will feature Tre Mostre Di Biblioteca: Three Library Exhibits currently on display; A Visit to Ancient … Continue reading →
Family Fun Night is Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Herrin City Library, 120 N 13th Street, Herrin, IL. For the children we will have a Library Mystery Game & many other … Continue reading →
On Friday, February 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Fred Huff will address the Herrin Area Historical Society at the Herrin City Library. He will talk about Saluki sports. He will principally focus on Herrin athletes who have gone on … Continue reading →
