Macoupin County Historical Society

"Always have a great time at the festival's they put on. Tour the mansion if you get the chance. They have a petting zoo for the kids, a functioning old time blacksmith, a mill, and numerous booths."

"I went to the Spring Festival 2025. A GREAT place to enjoy history at it's finest. They even had someone drive a 1945 John Deere Slant Dash Model A, 50 miles to get to the show. She also drove it in the Parade Of Power both days. Then she drove it 12 miles to Nilwood a week later for the 20 mile tractor drive. All on bad tires. That is faith in her machine. I personally enjoyed the sawmill but the broom maker was awesome too. And the blacksmith shop is so authentic. Even to the real back country church on the grounds that held service on Sunday and Hymn Sings both days. It was just a perfect show. I hope to attend the Fall Festival later on."

"Great group of blacksmiths that were very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend visiting the Macoupin County Historical Society."

"Although closed because repairs were being done, I was so graciously treated to a tour of the house since I had driven a long way. The house is typically only open in Wednesdays from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. The amount of restoration effort that has been invested in this historical house is evident. Though at one time, most all original items had been taken or vandalized, extreme care over the years has been invested to represent it as it may have been in the past. The house is expansive, so the ongoing effort to keep it in good repair obviously requires a lot of dedication in the part of those in the community who have worked to save it. I am sure that the special events held seasonally at the site would be not only great fun, but also educational."

"The Spring Fair was incredible - amazing demos, antiques, vendors, live music, a tractor parade & incredible demonstrations! I hear the Fall Fair is even better! Can't wait to check it out!"