Year: 2013
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Belleville Bicentennial
« See All Events In 2014, Belleville celebrates its 200th birthday! Throughout the year, the Historical Society will be involved in events to celebrate and promote Belleville history. Check this page for updates on Historical Society events, and follow us on Facebook to get the latest news. Share Your Treasures, Tell Your Story Exhibit The Belleville Bicentennial…
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2013 Trivia Night
« See All Events Brush up on your Belleville history, rally your friends and family, and join us on October 26th for the Third Annual Belleville Historical Society Trivia Night! Roger Schlueter of the Belleville News-Democrat will return to moderate the event, with all proceeds benefiting the Historical Society’s preservation efforts. Cash prizes go to the top…
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Plein air art event will bring Belleville history to life
Posted 8/16/2013 for immediate release. Media Contact:Larry Betz, Belleville Historical Society President618-531-7753 | bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Photos available for media use » [Belleville, Illinois]—Historic buildings and sites across Belleville will play muse to twelve prominent artists Sept. 21 at the Belleville Historical Society’s 2nd Annual “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art Auction and fair. Historical Society president…
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2013 Plein Air Art Auction & Fair
« See All Events Join us for a celebration of history and art! See art in the making at our 2nd annual “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art Auction and fair! On Saturday, September 21,* twelve regional artists will paint en plein air (French for “in the open air”) at some of Belleville’s most beloved historic sites.…
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Charles E. King House Tour 2013
« See All Events Note: This information is for the 2013 House Tour. The 2014 tour is scheduled for October 19.2014 Charles E. King House Tour information » Tour the Belleville Homes of Mid-Century Modern Architect Charles Erwin King In conjunction with the King Retrospective Exhibit in May 2013, the Belleville Historical Society is organizing a house tour featuring some of…
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Charles E. King Retrospective Exhibit 2013
« See All Events An exhibit celebrating the Belleville works of Mid-Century Modern architect Charles E. King will be on display at the Governor French Academy’s Art Gallery during most of May 2013. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will feature photos, artifacts, and biographical information about King and…
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2013 High School Photography Contest Reception
« See All Events The winners of the 2013 Belleville Historical Society High School Photography Contest will be announced at an awards reception at the Garfield Street Historic Saloon on Sunday, April 8 starting at 2 p.m. Contest entries will be on display during the reception. The public is invited to attend and join us in recognizing these students…