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An Evening with Thomas Jefferson

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL

Kurt Smith, the official Thomas Jefferson of Colonial Williamsburg, will visit the Genealogy & Local History Library to present a lecture in character as Jefferson. This event is part of the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site's 2023 Departure Celebration. Please visit the Lewis & Clark Historic Site for more information about other 2023 Departure […]

100 Things to Do in Illinois Before you Die: Presented by Melanie Holmes

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL

Melanie Holmes will discuss the brand-new book, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die, hot off the press from Reedy Publishing's line of citywide/statewide bucket list books. Think you've seen all of the best parts of Illinois? What about the white bison? Have you ever slept in a caboose or a treehouse? How about […]