Dr. Charles M. Wright House

09/14/2025

We want to thank Tony Cavazos, the winner of our 50/50 drawing today, for donating his $200 prize back to the Wright House.

He and his wife, Sue (Satterlee) Cavazos (ACHS '74) were in town to meet some members of the class of 1974 at our event today.

09/13/2025

Today is the day.
Nice weather, plenty of shade, bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend 2:00-9:00 pm at the Dr. Charles M. Wright House annual wine & music event.

Live music, 2:30-5:30 and 6:00-9:00
Cookout by ACHS Sports Boosters

House will be open for tours, 3:00-5:00.

No outside alcohol allowed.

Thanks to our sponsors.

09/11/2025

We want to thank the businesses and individuals who've stepped up to help sponsor our event this coming Saturday.

Andrew's Eats * Luke's Bar & Grill * Joe's Pizza *
Black Dog Gaming * Peoples Bank & Trust * Thrivent *
Sehy & Huey Family Dentistry * Weber Optiks * Castle Electric *
The Equity * Gieseking Funeral Home * Roger's Home Appliances *
R&H Heating, Plumbing, & Electric * Eckhardt Financial *
Barn & Bottle Winery * Kremer Pharmacy *
Country Financial - Nick Patton * Whistle Stop Saloon

We appreciate their support.

Please plan to attend our wine & music event this Saturday, September 13, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.

(More details on our "Events" page.)

09/07/2025

The Wright House will NOT be open today, September 7.

Please come visit us next weekend, Saturday, September 13, during our 19th annual Wine & Music Event, which happens from 2pm - 9pm. (You can learn more about the event at our "Events" tab here on our page.)

The house will be open from 3pm to 5pm that day.

07/27/2025

Reminder, the Wright House will NOT be open today, Sunday, July 27, because of the heat/humidity and because the Effingham County Fair is in progress.

Thank you.

07/19/2025

CLOSED, SUNDAY, JULY 20

Due to a projected high of 92°, the Wright House will NOT be open Sunday.

Thanks.

06/29/2025

No tours at the Wright House today. We will be open Sunday, July 6.

Thank you.

06/21/2025

Due to projected temperatures above 90° Sunday, the Wright House will NOT be open for tours.

Thank you.

06/14/2025

The Wright House will NOT be open for tours on Father's Day, June 15, 2025.

Thanks for your support of the Dr. Charles M. Wright House.

05/11/2025

THE WRIGHT HOUSE will NOT be open for tours on Mother's Day.

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02/06/2025

The Dr. Charles M. Wright House is featured in this episode.

We appreciate WEIU's interest and support for the Wright House.

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01/17/2025

The Dr. Charles M. Wright House is now accepting bids to mow our property at 3 West Jackson in Altamont in 2025.

The winning bidder will be required to mow approximately 3 acres of the property as directed, pick up sticks and fallen fallen tree limbs as needed, and insure the porches and sidewalks are swept after each mowing.

All bidders must provide proof of insurance.
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 1, 2025.
Please mail bids to:
Laura Reichart
C/O: First Mid Bank & Trust
1515 Charleston Ave.
P.O. Box 529
Mattoon, IL 61938
or email bids, subject line: "WRIGHT MOWING" to:
[email protected]