Today
thru
Tue, June 30th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Today
thru
Thu, May 14th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wed, May 20th
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What: Hillsboro Community Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, May 20th 1p-6p
Where: Hillsboro Methodist Church, 537 Rountree
Schedule: 800-747-5401 or bloodcenter.org
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Location: Hillsboro
Sat, May 23rd
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat, May 23rd
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What: Macoupin County Master Gardener Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 23rd 8a-1p
Where: Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival
920 West Breckenridge, Carlinville
Etc. Located on MCHS grounds: east side, next to windmill & red barn.
Shop for perrenniels, herbs, native plants & hardware.
Most plants $10 or less.
Location: Carlinville
Sat, May 23rd
10:30 AM
America at 250
The Declaration of Independence
The Macoupin County Historical Society is hosting the first in a series of local
celebrations and; activities on May 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Spring festival highlighting
the 250 th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Please plan to join us and choose one or two representatives from your club, school or church to help read aloud the Declaration of Independence at the festival. An easy to read copy of the Declaration is provided with this invitation.
Following the reading, participants and the public will be encouraged to have a
conversation about what’s important to them, America, the past and our future.
You may also enter your wish for America and sign the America @ 250 Macoupin
County Time Capsule book. The book will become a permanent archive of the
Macoupin County Historical Society. The general public is invited to listen and
participate in a casual facilitated discussion to follow.
When: May 23, 2026
Where: Macoupin County Historical Society
Readers Arrive: 10:30a.m.: MCHS Red Barn Pavillion
10:45-Historical music, Gary Gardner on trumpet
11:00a.m.- Reading of the Declaration of Independence
RSVP: Names and contact information to marytinder1@gmail.com by May 16 th if
at all possible. Questions: Mary: 217 825 9699
Illinois Voices 250
The second opportunity of the day: Be a part of a live recording:
Individuals, families, & friends can be a part of the recording of all 102 Illinois Counties residents telling their stories of family, community, Illinois & their hopes for America,
The recordings will take place at the Illinois Voices 250 tent throughout the day on
Saturday, May 23 rd at the MCHS festival. The recordings will become part of the digital permanent collection at the Library of Congress.
Partnership: Illinois Humanities, Carlinville Winning Communities , Macoupin County Historical Society
Fri, May 29th
thru
Sat, May 30th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sat, June 6th
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
What: Mulberry Grove High School Alumni Banquet
When: Saturday, June 6th @ 4:30p
Where: Mulberry Grove Grade School Gym,
801 West Wall Street
Etc. Honoring Classes from 1956, 1966, 1976
Meet & greet @ 4:30p, banquet @ 6p
Info: 618-292-5588
Location: Mulberry Grove
Sat, June 13th
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What: Dart Tournament Benefit for Jeanie Huffman
When: Saturday, June 13th @ 2p
Where: Litchfield Moose Lodge, 221 North Madison
Etc. Sign ups @ Noon, tournament starts @ 2p
Food available! Benefit for Jeanie Huffman, who is
fighting breast cancer.
Location: Litchfield
Sat, June 20th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri, July 24th
thru
Wed, July 24th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What: Drive Out Hunger Golf Scramble
When: Friday, July 24th @ 8a
Where: Indian Springs Golf Course,
21347 IL Rte 185, Fillmore
Etc. Proceeds to benefit the
Montgomery County Food Pantries.
Call MCFB office to register 217-532-6171
or kwilson@montcofb.com
Location: Fillmore
Today
thru
Fri, June 2nd
7:05 PM - 7:00 PM
