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Notice: The next meetings dates:
Thursday, August 21st
Thursday, September 18th
Thursday, October 16th
 

Our Museum Hours:
 We are now open:
2nd Wednesday from 9AM to 1PM
2nd and 3rd Saturday 10AM to 2PM*

Contact Us Today!

Phone Number:

(618)-317-4933

Email: Cvillehistory@cvillecusd1.org

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*Hours may be changed due to state regulations. Please call us at (618)-317-4933 prior to your visit.

Announcement:   

 Access to the Coulterville Republican Newspaper is finally here! You can now access news and information about Coulterville's history through the newspaper digitization project!

1918-1958! 

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Use this link to access the Republican Newspaper!

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We are also working on coordinating with the Library to raise money to put towards a Mural!

 

For more dates check the meeting updates page. 

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http://coultervillenewspapersil.advantage-preservation.com/

ABOUT  US

The Coulterville Historical Society was established on Thursday, January 26, 2017. On June 23, 2017 the Society acquired the deed to the former Dr. O.W. Pflasterer building.  Monthly meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings will be at 7:00 at the museum. Visit the Historical Society page on this website for more information.  Anyone interested in projects relating to the preservation of Coulterville History is encouraged to join us in our monthly  meetings. 


                 How can you be involved/ Support the Museum!                                  

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Join the Historical Society              Volunteer your time to improve the building                                  Share your memories

Gather old pictures

Brag about the history of our town

Look back here for continued updates

Watch for announcements

Ask a Society board member

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Our Websites! (Click!)

Coulterville

Coulterville School
We ask that you join us in fulfilling our mission.

Joining Our Society:

      Email Us! cvillehistory@cvillecusd1.org

Our Rates Per Year:

*Single or Couple - $30.00
*Senior Citizen (65+) - $15.00
*Students (Including College) - $10.00
*Lifetime Membership - $200.00 (NOTE! This Is A ONE TIME FEE!)

Mail Check payable to Coulterville Historical Society to PO Box 708, Coulterville, IL, 62237

Board Members:
Jenny Dyson (President)
Tony Lehr (Treasurer)
Stephanie Thornton (Secretary)
Gracelyn Clark (Student Representative)
Robert Fox
Diana Cole
Judy Coke


 

Our Location!

Coulterville Museum
PO Box 708
107 Fourth Street
Coulterville IL
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It is located next to the Coulterville Library. 

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   Business Memberships

Silver $75

Gold $100

Platinum $150

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Business Members Will:

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+Be Featured on our website

+Receive a quarterly Newsletter

+Receive a window sticker

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Please email us for any questions or if you would like to send us your logo.

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As of January 2017, Coulterville has a Historical society. The ultimate goal of the Society is to convert the Dr. Pflasterer building into a town museum with coordination with the students at Coulterville School. The mission of the Society is to preserve the history of Coulterville. This project is going to highlight Coulterville’s rich history in a permanent, public way. It will keep students interested in our history and educate the future

 

 ​Much of the information that has been gathered and published on this website is derived from student research over many decades. Mr. Herman Albers' English class published the Glimpses of Coulterville journal from 1993-2009. Within these journals are many interviews with lifelong citizens of Coulterville, many of whom are no longer with us.

Beginning in 2015, Mrs. Jenny Dyson's local history class began piecing together history in a variety of ways. Other sources of information include: The Story of Coulterville by Lyman Wisely- 1929, The History of Coulterville (Maroon book) by the Coulterville History Committee, Coulterville Republican Newspapers, Pioneer Times Newspapers, Coulterville Yearbooks, Coulterville School Newspapers, and continued interviews with people in the community.

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8-13-25

Museum Open 

10AM-2PM

8-10-25

Museum Open 

9AM-1PM

8-20-25

Museum Open 

10AM-2PM

150th Birthday Medallions on sale now at the museum, Village Hall, and at the Fall Festival on September 21. ($20)

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Crocks for Sale 

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8" Crock- $50

6" Crock- $40

Founding Board Members

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2025 Business Sponors

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GOLD

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Thank You To Our Lifetime Donors:

Rod & Kay Davis
Herman & Karyn Albers
Robert Biama
Donna & Robert Campanella
Judy & Lonnie Coke
Diana Cole
Mary Jean Dannough
Jenny Dyson
Robert & Joy Fox
Doyce & Cyndy Tabing
Bill & Susan Kohring
DaraLynn & Robert Gross
Kathryn & Eric Campbell
Bradley & Rosa Hurst
Bob & Missy Jarrett
Steve & Martha Curry
Harold & Brenda O'Rear
Jesse & Dawn Hood
Ryan Lehr

Judy Walker Harrison
Parley Hood
Jim & Tabitha Knope
Mike Koch
Carla Lehr
Tony Lehr
Jill & Robert Lorance
Cheri & Steve Marlow
Samual & Elizabeth Kelly
April & Micheal Morthland
Roger & Cherity Freeze
Hugh & Susan Miles
Susan & David Gutjahr
Tim & Patti Berry
Kathy Carns
Tim & Robyn Schnoeker
Richard Lange
First Baptist Church of Coulterville

Annual Members

Jerry Heggemeier
Tim Heggemeier
Ronna & Pat Jenne
Bob & Melba Rust

Rod & Kay Davis 

Debbi & Dale Schumer
Tonya & David Thompson
Trudy and John Calvetti Laura Wilson
Richard Wooten

Important Days  For The Museum!

The signing of the deed to the old office of Dr. Pflasterer.

The Ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at noon on March 17th, 2018.

Front window of the museum

Sue Reitz told stories about Dr. Pflasterer. 

Students from the local history class hold and cut the ribbon. 

Minutes from the last meeting

Minutes for the May 29, 2025 Coulterville Historical Society monthly meeting:

 

Call to Order: 7:01

Board Members in attendance: Jenny, Tony, Bob, Diana, Judy, Gracelyn and Joy Fox

 

The minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting were read and approved with a motion by Diana and second by Tony. 

 

Tony gave the treasurer’s report for the month noting the regular monthly bills that were paid including: water, insurance, and power. The total cash available in the checking account is $2672.87. The mural/savings account had a balance of $1904.70. It was noted that we have 5-6 months of financing in our account at this time. Some fundraising ideas that were discussed included: Krispy Kreme and pancake/sausage dinner. We will also check with Jessica Jetton about the Christmas craft fair. There was also the idea of selling shirts at the FF. 

 

Old Business:

We will have a yard sale on June 14th.

 

New Business:

The Fall Festival is September 20th. We are sponsoring the Citizen of the Year. Applications will be located at City Hall and the library until August 29. The Society would recognize the 90+ citizens to coordinate with the Celebrate 250.

 

A possible community art grant was discussed to develop the space between the library and the museum.

 

The Society has been made aware that TIF money could be available to us. Jenny will complete the application.

 

There is a grant through Homeland Security for cameras. The deadline is June 20.

 

Jenny will be visiting Coulterville, California. It was approved that we would give the Northern Mariposa County Museum in Coulterville, California a crock and a medallion. 

 

The next opening dates for the museum are as follows:

June 11 (Bob), 14 (Judy), 21 (Judy/Tony)

July: 9 (Bob), 12 (Diana), 19 (Jenny)

The next meeting date is August 21. 

For the Good of the Order:

There is a student who recently joined the Carpenter’s Union and needs to volunteer time and talent to a local project. He is interested in re-vamping our back room counter and sink area.

 

With no further business to come before the board, Tony made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Diana. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58.

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