2023 Memorial Day Event
The 1848 Thebes Courthouse will reopen for tours on Memorial Day weekend. We will be opening on Saturday, May 27th from 11 AM to 2 PM.
The Thebes Historical Society plans to host a Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 28th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tim Cook's food truck, Smoky Hill BBQ will be serving food on site and the historical society will have sodas, bottled water and snacks available for purchase. A community worship service will begin at 10 AM inside the courthouse, with the Olive Branch Methodist Church leading worship. Pastor Brent Gordon will bring the message.
Also on Sunday, there will be a book signing for a new book entitled, "Thebes, Illinois: Echoes of the Past" which focuses upon the years 1900-1935. Authors Tess Hazel-Ford and Archie G. Ford will be present for a book signing from noon to 2 PM, with a limited number of copies available for purchase. They are also available on the Barnes & Noble website.
The quilt raffle is especially exciting this year as we will raffle off a queen-size patriotic quilt with embroidered patterns of the 1848 Thebes Courthouse. Jo Ann Sissom of Olive Branch, IL donated and embroidered the blocks. Debbie Carlton of Cape Girardeau does the quilting. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. You need not be present to win but the winner is responsible for picking up the quilt or paying for shipping. The winning ticket will be drawn at 2 PM on Sunday, May 28th.
This event is our primary fundraiser for the year. The Thebes Historical Society is a small group of unpaid volunteers and we depend upon the generous support of the public to accomplish our mission. We welcome new members who are interested in helping us preserve and maintain the courthouse.
For more information contact us here or on our Facebook page: Thebes Historical Courthouse.
The Thebes Historical Society plans to host a Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 28th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tim Cook's food truck, Smoky Hill BBQ will be serving food on site and the historical society will have sodas, bottled water and snacks available for purchase. A community worship service will begin at 10 AM inside the courthouse, with the Olive Branch Methodist Church leading worship. Pastor Brent Gordon will bring the message.
Also on Sunday, there will be a book signing for a new book entitled, "Thebes, Illinois: Echoes of the Past" which focuses upon the years 1900-1935. Authors Tess Hazel-Ford and Archie G. Ford will be present for a book signing from noon to 2 PM, with a limited number of copies available for purchase. They are also available on the Barnes & Noble website.
The quilt raffle is especially exciting this year as we will raffle off a queen-size patriotic quilt with embroidered patterns of the 1848 Thebes Courthouse. Jo Ann Sissom of Olive Branch, IL donated and embroidered the blocks. Debbie Carlton of Cape Girardeau does the quilting. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. You need not be present to win but the winner is responsible for picking up the quilt or paying for shipping. The winning ticket will be drawn at 2 PM on Sunday, May 28th.
This event is our primary fundraiser for the year. The Thebes Historical Society is a small group of unpaid volunteers and we depend upon the generous support of the public to accomplish our mission. We welcome new members who are interested in helping us preserve and maintain the courthouse.
For more information contact us here or on our Facebook page: Thebes Historical Courthouse.
Memorial Day weekend 2022
2021 Living History Day
Saturday, October 9 at 2:00 PM
Thebes was the county seat of Alexander County from 1845 until 1860. We will reenact court cases from this time period. Much liberty is taken with the information we gather from old court records and newspaper articles. Come join the fun!
Donations accepted for admission.
Donations accepted for admission.
