About Us

Resources Available to the Public

Publications

Operation of the Archive is the Society's chief activity, many of the early city and county records are preserved including will, probate, circuit court records, and naturalization records. A collection of more than 15,000 historical photographys is maintained, and a library of over 1,000 volumes is available to researchers.

The Society's journal, St. Charles County Heritage, is sent free of charge to members. Submissions for possible publication are welcome from the public. Articles submissions for possible publication may be sent to Robert Schultz, "Heritage" editor, in care of the St. Charles County Historical Society. Newsletter from the Archives is sent monthly to members. The Society sells books and other items about St. Charles County. See "For Sale" for a list of items available.

The Society operates a small museum which is free and open to the public.

Preservation

Manuscript, photographs, and other artifacts are maintained in a controlled environment, housed where possible in acid-free folders and containers.

Gifts of historical documents, photos and small objects that relate to the history of St. Charles County are welcomed as are compiled geneologies.

Family History Resources

Many indexes ahve been compiled over the years by dedicated volunteers to marraige records, cemetery inscriptions, census, church records, and obituaries. Some of these are compiled into books available for sale. Other indexes are posted on this website.

Research Assistance

Trained staff are available during our normal hours of operation to assist patrons. For those unable to come to the archives, the staff will do research for a nominal fee.

Headquarters

The Society and its archives occupy the Old Market House. The building began as a Market and Fish House in the 1830s. At one time, the St. Charles City Hall and Police Station occupied the building. The building is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks as the old City Hall.