Winnebago Community Historical Society
Preserving the past Informing the present Inspiring the future
Winnebago IL History
Welcome to the Winnebago Community Historical Society
We are dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the Winnebago, Illinois area--the Village of Winnebago, Winnebago Township, and surrounding townships. We focus on the Winnebago Town Hall, the Winnebago Area Local History Collection, local history programs, fundraising events, and community involvement.
Winnebago Town Hall
Winnebago Area Local History Collection
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Programming
Community Involvement
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Events
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Town Hall Renovation
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News Updates
2020 Annual Report & Board Election Results
Rob Bucey, Don Crawford, and Russ Kaney have been elected to two year terms on the Winnebago Community Historical Society. Their terms begin January 1, 2021. Board members Irv Koning, Norma Kloster, Denise Speracino, and Pat Wakeley continue to serve through 2021. New officers will be elected at the January 2021 board meeting.
The 2020 Annual Report is available here.
Previous News Updates
Save the Scarecrows at the Town Hall, October 25, 2020
New Merchandise Order Form Available October 21, 2020
Local History Collection Receives Bolthouse Family Donation July 25, 2020
Town Hall Balcony Storage Area Complete July 19 2020
Check Out Our 4th of July Exhibit at Kennedys June 29, 2020
WCHS Awarded HomeStart Grant June 16, 2020
Flag Day & Flags Over Bago June 13, 2020