Category: Events
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2016 General Membership Meeting
« Back to All Events Belleville Historical Society meetings are typically held at 6:30 on the second Wednesday of each month. Please see below for information about upcoming meetings. General Membership Meeting All historical society members are invited to attend for dinner and to hear an update on the state of the society. Not a…
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2015 Plein Air Art Auction
« See All Events Join a celebration of art and history On Saturday, September 19, twelve regional artists will set up their easels on the streets of downtown Belleville – painting en plein air (French for “in the open air”) – to create original paintings of historic buildings and sites in Belleville. At 1 p.m. their paintings will…
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Museum Day | June 6, 2015
« Back to All Events Belleville’s second, and final Museum Day for 2015 will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 am to 3 pm. The Belleville Historical Society will have on display Belleville brewery and saloon items from the society’s collection at the Historic Garfield Street Saloon Museum (633 East Garfield Street). Music heard in saloons…
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Belleville Museum Day | April 11, 2015
« Back to All Events Join us for Museum Day! On Saturday, April 11, several Belleville museums are opening their doors to invite you to learn about Belleville’s history and heritage. Admission to all Museum Day events is free (though donations are appreciated!). Belleville Museum Open House Day“The Latin Farmer Heritage Trail”Saturday, April 11, 201510 a.m. – 3…
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Trivia Night 2015
« Back to All Events Please join us March 21 for a Trivia Night and silent auction to support the preservation efforts and cultural events of the Belleville Historical Society! Whether you’re ready to show off your knowledge or just want to have fun while supporting a good cause, we hope to see you there. Answer Man Roger Schlueter is the…
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2014 Plein Air Art Auction
« See All Events Enjoy a celebration of art and history at the “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art Auction on the Square On Saturday, September 20, twelve regional artists will set up their easels on the streets of downtown Belleville – painting en plein air (French for “in the open air”) – to create original paintings of…
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2014 Charles E. King House Tour
« See All Events Tour Mid-Century Modern Homes by Belleville Architect Charles E. King Following the popular success of our inaugural Charles E. King home tour in 2013, seven King houses will be on tour again in Belleville this October. Many of the homes included on this tour were not part of last year’s home tour. Mid-Century Modern…
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2014 Trivia Night
« Back to All Events Please join us November 8 for a Trivia Night and silent auction to support the preservation efforts and cultural events of the Belleville Historical Society! Whether you’re ready to show off your knowledge or just want to have fun while supporting a good cause, we hope to see you there. Cash prizes go to the…
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Charles E. King Architectural Exhibit 2014
Hosted by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis « See All Events The Charles E. King Architectural Exhibit is currently on display at the Landmarks Association of St. Louis. We invite all to visit the exhibit, which features photography, architectural drawings, furniture and other information about the life and career of Charles King. This exhibit is…
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2014 Old Belleville Street Fair & House Tour
« See All Events When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 | 10 am – 3 pmWhere: East Garfield and Abend Streets | See map »Media Coverage: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Family welcomes tour visitors during Belleville’s bicentennial celebrationBelleville News-Democrat: Grand old Belleville home puts welcome mat out for street fair As part of the Belleville Bicentennial Celebration, the historical…