Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

Built in 1820, an important landmark that links the history of Edwardsville to the early days of the State of Illinois 

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2019 Special Events

Fun things to do in Edwardsville


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Digging in the Dirt Summer Camp

June 12-14

9 am-2 pm

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Ben's Bash


June 22

4 pm-8 pm

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Run, Wizards, Run 5K/1-Mile Walk

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1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

409 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025, United States

618-692-1818 Mailing Address Only P.O. Box 754 Edwardsville, Illinois, 62025

Tour Hours

JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Saturday 10 am-3 pm & Sunday 12 pm.-3 pm

OR By Appointment


MARCH-DECEMBER

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 10 am-3 pm

Friday 10 am-3 pm

Saturday 10 am-3pm

Sunday 12-3 pm


Gift Shop remains open until 4 pm.