The Historical Society and Coulterville Public Library are working to raise funds for the mural project that will be painted on the side of the library building. If you have suggestions for "book titles" contact the museum or library. Check back for updates on the project!
Coulterville (Grand Cote) est. 1850
Notice: The next meetings dates a
Thursday, April 18
No meeting in May due to Graduations
Thursday, June 20
Our Museum Hours:
We are now open:
2nd Wednesday from 9AM to 1PM
2nd and 3rd Saturday 10AM to 2PM*
Contact Us Today!
*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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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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cvillehistory@cvillecusd1.org Join the Historical Society
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Volunteer your time to improve the building
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Share your memories
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Gather old pictures
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Save your coke products (besides Dasani) caps or case codes found on the inside of the cardboard case. Drop these items off at the Museum. The coke codes are worth money that the Local History Class uses for classroom projects to support the Museum.
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Brag about the history of our town
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Look back here for continued updates
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Watch for announcements
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Ask a Society board member
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When shopping on Amazon, shop the Amazon Smiles
program and choose the Coulterville Historical Society
as your charity.
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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)
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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2-7-24
Museum Open
9AM-1PM
2-10-24
Museum Open
10AM-2PM
2-17-24
Museum Open
10AM-2PM
Crocks for Sale
*Come to the museum to buy one before we are all sold out*
8" Crock- $50
6" Crock- $40
Founding Board Members
2023 Business Sponors
Platinum
GOLD
Thank You To Our Lifetime Donors:
Robert Biama
Diana Cole
Mary Jean Darrough
Jenny Dyson
Joy & Robert Fox
Judy Harrison
Parley Hood
Tabitha and Jim Knope
Mike Koch
Carla Lehr
Ryan Lehr
Tony Lehr
Donna and Robert Campanella
Jill and Robert Lorance
Doyce and Cyndy Tabing
Cheri & Steve Marlow
Sue Reitz
Herman and Karyn Albers
Annual Members
Trudy & John Calvetti
Judy & Lonnie Coke
Judy & Bob Curt
Kay & Rod Davis
Jerry Heggemeier
Tim Heggemeier
Ronna & Pat Jenne
Bob & Melba Rust
Hugh & Susan Miles
Debbi & Dale Schumer
Tonya & David Thompson
Stephanie Thornton
Laura Wilson
Richard Wooten
Important Days For The Museum!
The signing of the deed to the old office of Dr. Pflasterer.
Students from the local history class hold and cut the ribbon.
The Ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at noon on March 17th, 2018.
Sue Reitz told stories about Dr. Pflasterer.