Heritage Museum

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum exterior

ABOUT

Built in 1914, the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum building has witnessed most of Glen Carbon's history. Some residents remember this building as the schoolhouse with the fire escape slide that they would sneak into after hours. Others know it as the Village administration offices and police department holding meetings and rowdy citizens. Many remember this building as the library with bookshelves lining the hallways. 

On the building's 100-year anniversary in 2014, this former schoolhouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the first to achieve such an honor in Glen Carbon. The Village of Glen Carbon is proud to share this building with you so it can continue serving residents and visitors for years to come. Stop by to view the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum’s exhibits, original hardwood floors and tin ceilings, and the window where the fire escape slide sat.

Mission Statement:

The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum exists to collect, preserve, display, and interpret the Village's historical artifacts and communicate the diverse heritage of the Village of Glen Carbon. The museum seeks to be a cultural and educational community-centered place for visitors of all ages to remember, discover, and learn. 

Contact:

Samantha Doolin, Museum Coordinator
124 School St. Glen Carbon, IL 62034
gcmuseum@glen-carbon.il.us
sdoolin@glen-carbon.il.us
618.288.7271

Visit

New Museum Hours of Operation:

Monday 9am-3pm
Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 9am-3pm
Sunday CLOSED

Closed from 11:15am-11:45am daily for lunch.

Museum Events:

This free event at the Heritage Museum shares the history of the fire department in Glen Carbon while offering a bounce house, obstacle course, games, and more! Grab a pretzel twist or pretzel dog from Pretzel-Pretzel Edwardsville while you are here, or listen to Storytime with the Glen Carbon Library.

This event is made possible by cooperation with community partners Glen Carbon Library, Midwest Paranormal Investigator's Consortium, and Scooters Coffee.

America's First City: Cahokia Mounds
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00PM - FREE

Join us at the Heritage Musem as we welcome Cahokia Mounds representative Cristhian Flores Trujillo to discuss the history of the largest prehistoric archeological site north of Mexico and the surrounding region known as the American Bottom. This presentation includes social structures, arts, architecture, astronomy, agriculture, urban development, and more. Peruse the Heritage Museum's own stone tool collection afterward.

Check the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum's Facebook Page and the Village Calendar for information about upcoming events.

SUPPORT

Visit the Opportunities page to get involved in preserving Glen Carbon's history.

Museum Merchandise:

Glen Carbon t-shirts are available in adult sizes to purchase for $10 each at the museum

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum mugs are available for $8.00 each at the museum or Village Hall. 

A History of Glen Carbon Centennial book can be purchased for $10 each at the museum.

Joyce A. Williams' Images of America: Glen Carbon book is available for purchase at Village Hall or the Heritage Museum for $25 each.

Glen Carbon Heritage Museum canvas shopping bags are available for $8.00 each at the museum.

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