About
The Hampshire Township Historical Society is a nonprofit organization formed in 2001 with the mission to preserve and promote the history of Hampshire, Illinois and Hampshire Township.
Capital Campaign
The Historical Society has initiated a Capital Campaign to raise funds for a permanent location for Hampshire's historical treasures. Please contact President Bill Swalwell to learn how you can support this effort, or mail donations to the address below.
Events
Free public programs - Township Building, 170 Mill Ave, 7pm
Upcoming
January 23, 2025 - Legacy Families: Bean and Blazier
February 27, 2025 - All About the Dumoulin Family and Successful Farming in the Township
March 27, 2025 - Legacy Families: Allen and Conro
April 24, 2025 - Flying the Fighters of WWII by Louis Antonacci, Pilot
May 22, 2025 - Hampshire Veterans Remember the War and Our Hometown During the Vietnam Era
June 7, 2025 - Sock Hop & Reunion: Everyone Welcome (Venue: James Motors Showroom)
Membership
Join at www.hampshirehistory.org
| Individual - $20 | Individual Senior - $10 |
| Family - $35 | Century Donor - $100 |
| Individual Lifetime Member - $1,000 | Individual Lifetime Sponsor - $3,000 |
| Business/Organization Member - $250 | Business/Organization Sponsor - $1,000 |
| Business/Organization Patron - $5,000 |
Contact Information
Bill Swalwell, President
hampshiretwphist@gmail.com
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www.hampshirehistory.org
PO Box 434
Hampshire, IL 60140
The Hampshire Township Historical Society is a separate 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity and is not a division/department of the Village of Hampshire government organization nor of the Hampshire Township government organization.