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150 Years of Community

(These four ornaments and much, much more are available from our "Store"!  Just click on the link! )

We wish to remember and record all the little moments in our history, because one day, they may be seen as important events in our lives.

Welcome to the Kinmundy Historical Society web site. We are a newly formed non-profit organization with the mission of bringing people together who are interested in the history of the town of Kinmundy, Illinois and surrounding area. We will be collecting materials which will help to illustrate the history of our community and presenting educational programs to arouse interest in our past.

In 1857 our town was platted by William Sprouse. This website will attempt to bring the historical stories and pictures of the area to the public. The hundred and fifty years from the founding of our town to today are made up of the moments in the lives of our pioneers, farmers and business men. We hope to bring a unity of pride in community by the presentation of our rich and historical traditions.

President -  Marla Shirley   gmshirley76@hotmail.com

Vice President - Gladys See   gsee49@yahoo.com  

Also, we are always welcoming new members, so please, help to preserve the history of Kinmundy, and  join us!

Latest News:

Ingram's Pioneer Log Cabin Village - 2009

 "Down Memory Lane"

The Kinmundy Historical Society spent three weekends in our community's historic cabins at Ingram's Pioneer Log Cabin Village this fall.  We hope you were able to make a trip out to see us with our time-period decorated cabins and Kinmundy history!   We also had a booth offering many one-of-kind Kinmundy items, among which was a first time Log Cabin Crock and 2009 Christmas ornament.  (Check them out at our "Store" by clicking on the tab above. )

One Kinmundy family recently enjoyed an experience that very few people in the last hundred years or so have had.  Ty Hassebrock, his wife Twyla, and children, Kadence and Gunner were served a meal cooked over an open fireplace in a log cabin.  Ty was the winner of a raffle sponsored by the Kinmundy Historical Society for an open hearth meal for four.  Bob Ingram of Ingram's Log Cabin Village donated the use of one of his cabins for the meal  prepared by Barbie Ambuehl, Shelly Phillips, and Linda Summerville. 

The Hassebrocks arrived to find the cabin decorated for fall and lit by candles.  Because the cooks felt that taste buds accustomed to 21st century flavors might not enjoy 19th century cuisine, they opted not to serve an authentic menu.  However the kitchen implements and cooking techniques were 19th century. The serving and eating dishes were reproductions of the era. And, two year old Gunner even sat in an antique high chair which is part of the cabin furnishings.  The family was served as first course, pumpkin soup and flat bread with dipping sauce.  Next, the ham which had been roasting over the fire all morning was served along with glazed carrots, mushroom and rice casserole, and English muffins with butter and homemade strawberry jelly.  A dessert of apple dumpling rounded out the meal.  Ty purchased one raffle ticket for one dollar, so the cost of the meal was also in line with 19th century prices!  The Hassebrocks enjoyed their short trip back in time and left full of food and memories.

 The funds from the raffle will be used in the restoration and repair of  a 19th century American flag.

Also, the three cooks have been demonstrating cooking over an outdoor fire and passing out samples during the Log Cabin Village weekends.

Debbie & Don Gilbert hosting the Strullmyer cabin

Jeanette Hoeinghaus taking a much need rest in the Lester cabin

Gladys See welcoming guests to the Schwarm cabin

Shelly Garrett Phillips hostess in her Great-Grandparents' Robb cabin

Dorothy Francis Geiler, Helen & Libby Garrett in their ancestor's Doolen cabin

Floyd & Helen (Robb) Garrett posing outside the "Doolen place"

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