Knapp/Chestnut/Becker Historical Society to host anniversary event Sunday, September 18th in Middletown

[September 13, 2022]   LINCOLN - Knapp/Chestnut/Becker Historical Society in Middletown, will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary and the 20th Anniversary of the dedication of the KCB Museum and Library on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will be held at the Museum and Library, 101 Clinton Street, Middletown. Refreshments will be served.

Colby Knapp, a previous owner of the building, will be in attendance. Mr. Knapp will be portrayed by Steve Martin, site manager of the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse.

The K/C/B Museum and Library building was built in 1840 and is the oldest brick building in Logan County.

“It was used as a dwelling as well as a store, and was at one time the largest store in this part of the state.”

SOI Memories of Middletown Illinois

A book sale and tour of the building will also be included in the celebration activities.

Please come and help us celebrate on Sunday, September 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

[Roseann Coers, K/C/B Secretary]