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618-692-1818

Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson HouseWelcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson HouseWelcome 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

618-692-1818

Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House

Welcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson HouseWelcome to 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson HouseWelcome 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

Since its conception, the Benjamin Stephenson House has sought to bring to light the bitter legacy of human bondage in our region and in Benjamin Stephenson's household in particular. As a cultural institution, we appreciate our community and our nation’s drive to tell an honest and just history. We remain dedicated to telling the history of enslavement and indentured servitude in our region and invite all to take a tour to experience our site and become an active participant in our ongoing quest to illuminate the struggles for equality that have shaped Edwardsville and our state since its inception.

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Regency/ Federal Hairdressing: Faux Curls & Hairpieces

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

 September 23, 2023 

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$75

Workshop

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

October 8, 2023

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A Gothic Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Pass the Ketchup: 18th Century Condiments and Spice Mixes for the Common Table

Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

October 22, 2023

5:30 pm & 7:30 pm 

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Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

October 5-29, 2023

Experience a bit of the macabre while learning about the mourning customs of early America.

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Heritage Sewing Workshop: Daycaps

Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

Heritage Sewing Workshop: Daycaps

November 4, 2023

9 am - 3pm

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Mourning Col. Stephenson: A Special Exhibit

Heritage Sewing Workshop: Daycaps

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NOTICE: Starting January 1, 2024, admission fees will increase to $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).

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NOTICE: Starting January 1, 2024, admission fees will increase to $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).

NOTICE: Starting January 1, 2024, admission fees will increase to $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).

NOTICE: Starting January 1, 2024, admission fees will increase to $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).

History Lessons

Paste of Palermo: An Early 19th Century Soap Paste for the Hands (ASMR)

From the Hearth: Eliza Leslie's 1828 Jumbles

1820s Morning Routine (Skincare & Cosmetics)

Pollinator Pathway Site

  Pollinator Pathway group supports and promotes efforts to establish continuous areas of pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinating wildlife. Illinois is now the 15th state with Edwardsville being the first designated city.

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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

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Saturday 10 am.-3 pm

 Sunday 12.-3 pm

MARCH-DECEMBER
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 am-3 pm
Friday 10 am-3 pm
Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Sunday 12 pm-3 pm







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