Courses

Mother Jones Museum and Union Miner's Cemetery Tour

The Mother Jones Museum in Mt. Olive, Illinois honors the contributions of Mother Jones, the development of the Union Miners Cemetery, the United Mine Workers of America, the Progressive Miners and the Women's Auxiliary.

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Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture / Blazier House

In November 2015, the Belleville Historical Society purchased the Terry and Thelma Blazier House at 8501 West Main Street (#6 Oak Knoll Place) in Belleville to serve as the Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture.

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Cahokia Mounds Tour

Explore the ancient legacy of the Mississippian culture on a guided tour of Monks Mound, the largest prehistoric earthwork in North America.

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Prohibition Tour

We'll travel to locations affected by the death of John Barleycorn and meet some of the people most impacted by his demise. This tour includes stops at five different locations and concludes with a celebration to the end of prohibition. Tour begins and ends with a specially crafted Prohibition Era cocktail! Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

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Gift Certificates

Looking for a gift for someone in your life? We have the perfect opportunity! Gift a course, experience, membership, or offering through Online Services and Educational Outreach. We have gift certificates available in any denomination.

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Hallowed Ground: Civil Rights Pilgrimmage and Historical Memory

This course blends traditional learning with on-the-road instruction, turning a bus into an extension of the classroom. Through visits to significant historical sites in St. Louis, Atlanta, and Montgomery, along with music, film, literature, and scholarly discussion, participants will examine key themes that have shaped democratic life over the past century.

May 20, 2026 to July 29, 2026