Historics and Heirlooms

Event details Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: 408 W Main St Collinsville, IL 62234 Type: Informational About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event Event subscriptions General Events Historics and Heirlooms Historics and Heirlooms Sep 8, 2026 5:00 - 6:00 pm 408 W Main St Collinsville, IL 62234 Informational Sponsor Mississippi Valley Library District Collinsville Memorial Library Views 44 Originating Calendar Illinois State Archaeological Survey Calendar Almost everyone has something passed down through their family, an object with special meaning, or an item whose purpose or origin remains a mystery. Visitors are invited to share their family heirlooms and artifacts with volunteers from the Illinois State Archaeological Survey and local history and genealogy clubs. Through conversation and shared stories, participants can learn more about their objects and about local history. This event aims to highlight the importance of oral traditions, as well as the roles of provenience and provenance in understanding the archaeological record and preserving cultural heritage. People of all ages are encouraged to participate. Information shared during these conversations is informal and will not be documented. Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33557767