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The Belleville Historical Society

Belleville, Illinois ~ Founded 1814

The mission of the Belleville Historical Society is to promote awareness and appreciation of the history, customs, artifacts, architecture and people of the city of Belleville, Illinois. It strives to acquire, manage and preserve artifacts, documents and real property significant to Belleville and encourage preservation of the city's culture, history and architecture.

Membership & Donations

Interested in becoming a member or donating an item of historical significance? Your contributions will help us preserve Belleville's history.
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Saving Historic Homes from Demolition

We are attempting to raise a fund to save and renovate a historic home in old West Belleville. Upon completion, the house would be sold and the profits would be reinvested in a fund to continue saving Belleville's endangered history, one house at a time.
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