The Highland Historical Society was formed in 1971.  Our goals are to bring together people who are interested in history especially Highland history, to promote preservation of historical material and to preserve historical buildings, monuments and markers, to disseminate historical information and arouse interest through articles, meetings and demonstrations, etc.

The Society meets the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October. Membership is $10 for individuals; $20 for families; $50 for sustaining membership, $50 for business associate and $1,000 for life membership. Membership includes a quarterly newsletter.  A membership form can be downloaded here.

For further information on membership, contact Maxine Johnson, 618-654-1101 or send a check payable to Highland Historical Society to:  PO Box 51, Highland IL 62249.  Membership runs from January thru December.

The Society has a number of historical artifacts and also have some books available for purchase.

• Highland Celebrates 175 years Cookbook ($15 plus shipping)

• Centennial History of Highland ($12)

For further information, contact Jacob Rose

Current Officer/Board Members
President ~ Lynn Hargus
Vice President ~ Clem Koehnemann
Secretary ~ Maxine Johnson
Treasurer ~ Stephanie Heffrom
Louis Latzer Homestead Caretakers ~ Bill & Janet Kraus
Board Members:  Lynn Hargus, Fred Groves, Melissa Bossler Sharon Hargus, John Johnson, Jason Hug

Highland Historical Society
P. O Box 51
Highland IL 62249