2025 Members-Only Events at the Stephenson County Historical Society

 

As a valued member of SCHS, you receive access to exclusive programs designed to bring our local history to life in meaningful and engaging ways. Below are the upcoming members-only events:

 

Buggies on the Prairie
Saturday, August 23
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
$15 per person

Join us at a local farm (location provided with ticket) to view an impressive collection of nearly 30 restored buggies and carriages. Owners will be on-site to share the unique stories behind each vehicle. This is a rare opportunity to experience an extraordinary piece of transportation history.
Reservations are required. Please call the museum at 815-232-8419 or send a check and written request by mail before August 15.

 

Special Viewing of "The Songs of the Century"
Wednesday, September 20
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Admission

Charissa Taylor spent 28 years creating this extraordinary illuminated manuscript, featuring songs and poems from every century beginning with the first. While the book is normally kept under glass, at this event, pages will be turned and shared aloud. Guests will also hear the story behind how this unique work came to be.

 

Music at the Taylor Home
Wednesday, October 15
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Admission

Step into the Taylor Home for a special evening celebrating historic pianos. On exhibit are three rare instruments: a piano forte from around 1800, a Burdett upright from the early 1900s, and a square grand piano popular during the Civil War era. SCHS member Gwynn French will serve as guest musician, playing selections on each piano throughout the event.

 

These events are open to SCHS members and their invited guests. No additional mailings will be sent, so please save this information. For updates or changes, visit our Facebook page or contact us directly.

Want to attend? Become a member today and enjoy special access to unique events all year long.