Harrison-Bruce Historical Village at John A. Logan College

06/17/2026

Come visit our information table and Harrison-Bruce Village volunteers at the "Freedom to Read - America 250 Celebration" at the Marion Carnegie Library, Tuesday, June 30th.

05/28/2026

The Prairie Church Museum at the Harrison-Bruce Historical Village is making progress!

05/12/2026

We extend our sincerest condolences on the passing of Marilyn DeTomasi, a devoted docent at Harrison-Bruce Historical Village, whose vast historical expertise and enthusiasm greatly enriched our institution. Her kindness and radiant smile will be deeply remembered.

View Marilyn Kay DeTomasi's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

05/04/2026

HBV Fifth Annual Quilt Show will host a quilt block contest. Contact us for more information.

04/24/2026

Third and Fourth graders from Saint Andrew School visited Purdy School on Tuesday.

04/22/2026

What a wonderful presentation on growing, harvesting, and preparing flax to be spun into fiber and made into clothing and textiles. Tom and Joanna Blodgett educated a group Saturday at the JALC HBV Mees Centre on “Linen’s Journey…From Flax Seed to Fabric.”

04/16/2026

FLAX EVENT THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1 PM

Reminder . . . this coming Saturday (April 18) at 1 PM in the Mees Community Centre, in the heart of the Village on the JALC campus, Tom and Joanne Blodgett--nationally recognized flax experts--will conduct an informal workshop on all things flax.

The Blodgetts will cover the history (ancient and modern) of humans using flax, its place in our region's history, and its current uses. They'll also explain how to grow it in our climate and bring it to harvest. And they'll demonstrate the multiple steps necessary to harvest, process, and spin and weave this fiber. They'll bring with them all the tools necessary and give everyone an opportunity to try them out!

Black Sheep Fiber Guild and Jackson County Historical Society are co-sponsors of their presentation. Admission is free and all are welcome. The Village will be open for tours between 11 am and 1 pm that day; docents will be on hand.

Hope to see you there!

04/15/2026

04/11/2026