*During Christmas Traditions, we'll be open Saturdays: December 2nd, 9th, & 16th from 10am-4pm and on Wednesday evenings: November 29th, December 6th and 20th from 5-8pm.

The SCCHS Archives at 101 S Main Street.

Our hours are from 10 am to 3 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We are also open on Saturdays for research by appointment only until further notice. Please call (636) 946-9828 in advance to make a Saturday research reservation. Check our calendar on the left for our Holiday hours and CLOSINGS due to weather.

Research may also be done online (see the Research Page) or by email (see the web contact form). Please watch this website for more information. Thank you and please stay safe.

Christmas 2023

Make holiday shopping easier this year by giving the gift of History, a membership to the St. Charles County Historical Society! All members receive two quarterly publications: our journal The St. Charles County Heritage, and newsletter, From the Archives.

In addition, members receive a discount on most Society publications and can research free-of-charge.

Members also has access to the Members-only section of the Society’s website: scchs.org.

And during this holiday season, an Individual Membership for $30 receives a coffee mug and choice of either

For King, Cross, and Country or The Bitter Divide.

A Family Membership for $45 receives a travel mug (while supplies last) and both books! Buy at the Archives and we’ll even gift wrap - what could be easier!

During Christmas Traditions, we’ll be open Saturdays, December 2nd, 9th, & 16th 10am-4pm and Wednesday evenings, November 29th, December 6th and 20th, 5-8pm. Visit the secret pop-up used book store and find hidden treasures.

Business Members

Our business friends support SCCHS. Please support them. For information about ALL of our business members click HERE.

The Heritage Needs Your Memories!

Everyone has a story to tell, including you ----- click here to share your memories.

December 16

Archival Experiences

As we are amid the holiday season, the sights turn to lit up houses, Christmas trees, and packed streets of shoppers. Our thoughts turn to time with family and friends, holiday parties, and gift giving. Often, this time ...

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January 27

January Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting

The St. Charles County Historical Society invites you to join us for our Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting Satuday, January 27, 2024 from 12Noon - 2pm ALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER 111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles, ...

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