MACOUPIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
BRING HISTORY TO LIFE

spring festival

 May 23rd & 24th, 2026

9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.

FALL FESTIVAL

September 19th & 20th, 2026

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

OLDE TYME ARTS & CRAFTS CONFERENCE

 October 3rd & 4th, 2026

9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.

IVBA HAMMER-IN

Saturday, Nov 7th, 2026

Christmas Show 2026

John C. Anderson House Christmas Tours
$5.00 – 13 and over  | $1.00 – 5-12 years old
4 and under FREE
Candlelight Tours  after 5 o’clock
Friday, December 4th:
Saturday, December 5th:
Sunday, December 6th:
 

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS

The John C Anderson Home casts a special magic that greets you before you cross the threshold. In
the dark, the hush that settles on the grounds is not silent, but reverent, as if the house itself
remembers every laugh, every footstep, every whispered dream of the family that lived within its
walls. Memories of the Anderson family echo in the worn floorboards and historical artifacts in this
living museum. Even the walls seem to hum with the stories passed down. This is not just a house;
it’s a keeper of moments. Visitors seeking to glimpse behind the veil at the John C Anderson Home
have experienced apparitions, shadows moving in the dim light of dusk, disembodied footsteps, and
more. Proceeds from paranormal investigations support the maintenance of the home so it can be
enjoyed for generations to come.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

The Society hosts a meeting each month with a special guest speaker. We encourage anyone interested in these public meetings to attend.

The meetings (with exception of the Annual Meeting) are held in the Ruyle building.

  • March 14th, 2026: 6 p.m. Elks in Carlinville.  Make reservations to Dan Hauter, 217-710-8056 or dhauter45@gmail.com, cost is $20.  Program is “Gen. Grant and the Journalist.”
  • 2026 monthly program will be added as scheduled.