Manteno Historical Society

05/07/2026

Who recalls bicentennial items such as soda cans, matchbooks, napkins? And here it is the semiquincentennial!

04/21/2026

If you follow the Wash. Post daily quiz, today's answer can be found on pg 66 of the Manteno-Images of America book! Yes, a Manteno boy was influenced by Teddy Roosevelt's stance on the dangers of football. We at the historical society are proud to show you how Manteno's past is linked to the region, state, country, world! Visit us soon!

03/04/2026

Ever fly thru New Orleans Airport? Their identifier, MSY, has some interesting Manteno history behind it. The "M" in MSY stands for Moisant.

12/12/2025

Manteno historical society Christmas party! Our thanks to Manteno American Legion for hosting us!!

12/10/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting 3 groups of Girl Scouts on our open house Dec 6! Our thanks to our volunteers who assisted with tours. Cindy Simmons lead the tour for the High School students! Linda Viall handled the tour for the Bloom school! Reed McCullough handled the tour in the military room!

12/04/2025

The Beauty of Brick - interesting article from a historic standpoint. "Most historic (masonry) buildings were not painted... masonry was left “naked.”

Painting masonry traps moisture and accelerates deterioration.

11/22/2025

Our thanks to Star Olson and her Girl Scout troupe for visiting today and helping to decorate the Historical Society for Christmas!!

10/14/2025

Please come join us for another great event hosted by Gina Lamore!! All proceeds go to Manteno Historical Society!!

Join us for a spooky stroll through Manteno on the Original Walking Ghost Tour - be ready for thrills and chills!

10/04/2025

Great turnout for 2025 Manteno Modern History walk on Main Street!! Our thanks to Darrel Lamore for narrating the history of Manteno!! Also special thanks to Gina Lamore and Lamore realty for the refreshments on the tour!! Special thanks to Donna Nelson for the pictures during the tour!!

09/27/2025

In town for Oktoberfest? Stop by our Open House, Sat 9/27 (12-3)! 192 W. 3rd

09/25/2025

Don’t forget to stop by the dime toss at Manteno Oktoberfest!! Our thanks to Lamore Realty for sponsoring this!! Thanks to Gina Lamore and her team of volunteers for working this!! All proceeds go to Manteno Historical Society!!