Since 1996, the Society has operated a museum at 101 W. State St. in downtown O'Fallon. Located in the historic First National Bank building (erected in 1903 and remodeled to its current exterior appearance in 1922), the museum is staffed exclusively by dedicated volunteers and boasts two floors of exhibit and storage space.

     The museum features permanent exhibits on local schools, railroads, mining, industry, sports, and military service. Two famous sons - artist Bernie Fuchs and Academy Award winning actor William Holden - are celebrated in permanent exhibits as well. Special rotating exhibits are displayed on a seasonal basis.

     Highlights of the museum's collections include a coal stove manufactured in O'Fallon at the Eureka Stove Foundry, a 1940s voting booth used in O'Fallon Township, the recreation of an early O'Fallon school classroom, a large early 20th Century shaving mug and implement collection, an early coal mine telephone system, and much more.

     We welcome you and invite you to learn more about our town by exploring our selection of on-line resources. And while you are here, please take a moment to sign our Guestbook or post a query or message on our Message Boards. We always like to hear from our friends, both old and new!

     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

     The O'Fallon Sesquicentennial History Book has arrived! The books are now available for pickup during regular museum hours for those who pre-ordered. For those who perferred mailing, those orders were mailed from O'Fallon Post Office on July 18.

     We have extras available. While supplies last, these can be obtained from the museum during regular hours for the post publication price of $25 per book if picked up, or $29 if mailed. All proceeds benefit the O'Fallon Historical Society.

     It's a terrific book--352 pages with index, full color cover, and over 300 photos. If you haven't ordered one already, now is your chance. You may use our online order form for mail orders.