November 2017
100 Years at the Wood River Refinery
11/5/2017 -
Dining in History, the Madison County Historical Society's annual meeting and program will this year focus on the Wood River Refinery which celebrates its 100th anniverary. Guests will be given a bus tour of the refinery, a short visit to the refinery musuem, a fine meal catered by Bela Milano and a program on the Centennial of the Refinery by Melissa Erker. Seating for the bus tours is limited, so those interested are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Those with reservations will meet at the Rox-Arena at 4:15 to board buses for the tours, then, return by bus to the venue for dinner and a program. Reservations can be made by mail to the Madison County Archival Library at 801 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, or by calling 618-656-7569 during regular hours, Wed-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.. After hours, call 618-656-3493. All reservations must be paid in advance and are non-refundable. Reservation forms are available at the Madison County Archival Library or on the Society’s website, www.madcohistory.org. The last day to submit reservations is October 30.