The St. Clair County Historical Society (foundedin 1905) operates three historic sites in Belleville:The Victorian Home Museum, an 1866 Greek Revival historic house museum and the Society's home; the Emma Kunz House, an 1851 working class cottage; and the Messinger Cemetery, which contains a 1942 Pearl Harbor Monument and the 1850s Messinger School.

Address: 701 E. Washington St., Belleville, IL 62220        

Phone: (618)234-0600

Hours: Victorian Home: M- F, 10a-2p, other times by appointment, Emma Kunz House: by appointment, Messinger Cemetery: open daily dawn to dusk.

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Website:  St. Clair County Historical Society Facebook Page