St. Charles History Museum
215 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
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Rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating facts. Local history research archives available by appointment. Gift shop too.
Located on Main Street in downtown St. Charles, the St. Charles History Museum offers rotating temporary exhibits and a permanent display on the history of St. Charles: The Makings of St. Charles.
In addition to our exhibit space, the Museum also features the Colonial Anderson Room, The Curious Fox Gift Shop, administrative offices, and storage for the Museum collections.
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Wed: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Thu: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Fri: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Sat: 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Sun: 11:00am – 4:00pm
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STC Live!
First Street Plaza St. Charles • Jun 04 – Aug 29
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Plein Air is a week-long celebration of the arts as artists will paint at their easels at locations throughout St. Charles.
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Blues & Brews on the Fox is a street festival in downtown St. Charles. There will be live music, craft beer tastings, food and more available.
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