For Immediate Release Contact Person: Larry BetzPhone: 618-531-7753E-mail: bellevillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Belleville Plein Air Art Auction, September 15, 2012Belleville Historical Society to Host Celebration of History through Art [Belleville, Illinois]—Twelve local artists will bring some of Belleville’s most beloved historic sites to life at the city’s first annual “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art Auction on Saturday,…

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« See All Events The Belleville Historical Society will host the city’s first annual Plein Air Art Auction on Saturday, Sept. 15. The public is invited to watch artists painting some of Belleville’s favorite historic sites. Events also include a street fair and art auction. Paint Historic Belleville The first annual “Paint Historic Belleville” Plein Air Art…

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« See All Events We had many worthy entries in this year’s Belleville Historical Society High School Photography Contest. Winners of the annual contest were announced at an awards ceremony at the Garfield Street Historic Saloon in Belleville on May 6, 2012. Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to our winners! 2012 Photography Contest Winners First PlaceCalli…

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« See All Events The 2012 Belleville Historical Society’s General Membership meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7th at Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap at 6101 West Main Street in Belleville. We will have a meal followed by a general meeting. The cost for dinner is $14 per person, and payment can be made the night of…

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« Back to All Events Ride in the comfort of a chauffeured trolley as we take you to the sites of some of Belleville’s most famous hauntings and tell you their fascinating stories! After the tour, join us for refreshments and attendance prizes. This event will go on rain or shine. When: 7 p.m. October 28…

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UPDATED May 21 at 8a.m.:The auction is on! We’ll see you at 10:00 a.m.! The Belleville Historical Society is holding an auction on Saturday, May 21 to help fund the Society’s purchase and restoration of the Garfield Building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Auction DetailsSaturday, May 21 | 10 amUnion School…

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« See All Events You’re invited to make history at the First Annual Belleville Historical Society Trivia Night! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and we’ll also have attendance prizes, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, mulligans and more. Outside food is encouraged but no outside drinks are allowed, and no alcohol is allowed…

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