by Jim Wilkerson | Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Robert Sampson on Facebook – CLICK HERE Dr. Robert Sampson on LinkedIn – CLICK HERE On Thursday, April 17, 2025, we held our annual meeting. The agenda featured traditional activities: recap of the previous year’s achievements, we voted in new...
by Jim Wilkerson | Oct 10, 2024
From: Jim Wilkerson on October 10, 2024 One might say that the Hegeler Carus Mansion is the James Millikin Homestead on steroids. With its seven levels, fifty-seven rooms, and approximately 16,000 square feet of space, it is a magnificent sight to see on the outside...
by Jim Wilkerson | Aug 31, 2024
Attention Artists! Enter the 2024 En Plein Air art contest. We are taking entries right now – up until October 5th. The kick-off event will happen right here at the Homestead on October 5th at 11:00 am. For more details and your entry form, CLICK HERE. Happy...
by Jim Wilkerson | Aug 7, 2024
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, DELIVERED AT THE DEDICATION OF THE COLLEGE AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL My fellow citizens, I count myself fortunate in being given the privilege of dedicating this university, and we are all as Americans to be congratulated that there are...
by Jim Wilkerson | May 7, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our friend, Lucien Cyril Kapp. Lucien passed away on April 30, 2024. Lucien was an advocate for local history and preservation long before most of us were born. He had 90 years of a life well-lived. He was an artist,...
