1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House
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The 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House is a living history museum located in Edwardsville, Illinois. Built in 1820, an important landmark that tells a truthful history of the early days of the State.
She's a little crazy too...just say'n.
Original sound from @reallygoodimpressions on TikTok
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Original sound from @reallygoodimpressions on TikTok
#stephensonhouse #funny #museum #freak #coffee
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
She's a little crazy too...just say'n.
Original sound from @reallygoodimpressions on TikTok
#stephensonhouse #funny #museum #freak #coffee
Original sound from @reallygoodimpressions on TikTok
#stephensonhouse #funny #museum #freak #coffee
Don’t let history fade.
We need new and returning Friends of the Stephenson House to renew for 2026. Your support keeps tours running, kids learning, and stories alive.
Join today. Keep the doors open.
👉 https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##StephensonHouse #HistoryMatters #JoinTheFriends #EdwardsvilleHistory
We need new and returning Friends of the Stephenson House to renew for 2026. Your support keeps tours running, kids learning, and stories alive.
Join today. Keep the doors open.
👉 https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##StephensonHouse #HistoryMatters #JoinTheFriends #EdwardsvilleHistory
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Don’t let history fade.
We need new and returning Friends of the Stephenson House to renew for 2026. Your support keeps tours running, kids learning, and stories alive.
Join today. Keep the doors open.
👉 https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##StephensonHouse #HistoryMatters #JoinTheFriends #EdwardsvilleHistory
We need new and returning Friends of the Stephenson House to renew for 2026. Your support keeps tours running, kids learning, and stories alive.
Join today. Keep the doors open.
👉 https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##StephensonHouse #HistoryMatters #JoinTheFriends #EdwardsvilleHistory
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
✨ This #GivingTuesday, help keep history alive at the 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House! ✨
Join our Friends of Stephenson House membership and be part of preserving stories that matter. 💙
👉 Become a Friend today: https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##GivingTuesday #stephensonhouse #museum #friends #history
Join our Friends of Stephenson House membership and be part of preserving stories that matter. 💙
👉 Become a Friend today: https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##GivingTuesday #stephensonhouse #museum #friends #history
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
✨ This #GivingTuesday, help keep history alive at the 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House! ✨
Join our Friends of Stephenson House membership and be part of preserving stories that matter. 💙
👉 Become a Friend today: https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##GivingTuesday #stephensonhouse #museum #friends #history
Join our Friends of Stephenson House membership and be part of preserving stories that matter. 💙
👉 Become a Friend today: https://bit.ly/34VWCfD
##GivingTuesday #stephensonhouse #museum #friends #history
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
1820s fashion: serving 'homophobic aunt' energy since before electricity.
#Stephensonhouse #melissamccarthy #humor #museum #funny
#Stephensonhouse #melissamccarthy #humor #museum #funny
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
1820s fashion: serving 'homophobic aunt' energy since before electricity.
#Stephensonhouse #melissamccarthy #humor #museum #funny
#Stephensonhouse #melissamccarthy #humor #museum #funny
Okay, there are limits to what we're willing to give up.
#dairyqueen #fyp #StephensonHouse #fastfood #museum
#dairyqueen #fyp #StephensonHouse #fastfood #museum
November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Okay, there are limits to what we're willing to give up.
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#dairyqueen #fyp #StephensonHouse #fastfood #museum
Works every time...😁 Happy Thanksgiving!!
#StephensonHouse #trend #dancetrend #Funny #happythanksgiving🦃
#StephensonHouse #trend #dancetrend #Funny #happythanksgiving🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Works every time...😁 Happy Thanksgiving!!
#StephensonHouse #trend #dancetrend #Funny #happythanksgiving🦃
#StephensonHouse #trend #dancetrend #Funny #happythanksgiving🦃
It would afford us the greatest pleasure should you favor us with your presence at this evening’s assembly, wherein the charms of Regency delight shall abound.
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https://bit.ly/4ilpRPG
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It would afford us the greatest pleasure should you favor us with your presence at this evening’s assembly, wherein the charms of Regency delight shall abound.
https://bit.ly/4ilpRPG
https://bit.ly/4ilpRPG
When you're trying to convince your BFF to learn period dances steps for the Jewels Ball.
Find Jewels Ball Information at www.stephensonhouse.org.
#JewelsBall #StephensonHouse #monstersuniversity #fyp #museum
Find Jewels Ball Information at www.stephensonhouse.org.
#JewelsBall #StephensonHouse #monstersuniversity #fyp #museum
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When you're trying to convince your BFF to learn period dances steps for the Jewels Ball.
Find Jewels Ball Information at www.stephensonhouse.org.
#JewelsBall #StephensonHouse #monstersuniversity #fyp #museum
Find Jewels Ball Information at www.stephensonhouse.org.
#JewelsBall #StephensonHouse #monstersuniversity #fyp #museum
Today’s Stephenson House coloring page is here! 🎨 Inspired by our Arrested Development TikTok, it’s the perfect quick creative break. Add your colors and give history a fun twist—then show us your masterpiece! 🌈🖍️ #ColorYourDay #StephensonHouse #CreativeEscape
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today’s Stephenson House coloring page is here! 🎨 Inspired by our Arrested Development TikTok, it’s the perfect quick creative break. Add your colors and give history a fun twist—then show us your masterpiece! 🌈🖍️ #ColorYourDay #StephensonHouse #CreativeEscape
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🎄We're almost ready for next week's Christmas Candlelight Tours. The event is completely sold out and we can hardly wait to welcome everyone!
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🎄We're almost ready for next week's Christmas Candlelight Tours. The event is completely sold out and we can hardly wait to welcome everyone!
Quote of the Day:
"We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."
From his presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1960, this quote comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy who was assassinated on this day in 1963.
"We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."
From his presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1960, this quote comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy who was assassinated on this day in 1963.
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Quote of the Day:
"We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."
From his presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1960, this quote comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy who was assassinated on this day in 1963.
"We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."
From his presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1960, this quote comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy who was assassinated on this day in 1963.
Quote of the Day:
"Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden."
This quote comes from François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume Voltaire. He was born this day in 1694.
"Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden."
This quote comes from François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume Voltaire. He was born this day in 1694.
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Quote of the Day:
"Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden."
This quote comes from François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume Voltaire. He was born this day in 1694.
"Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden."
This quote comes from François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume Voltaire. He was born this day in 1694.
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
History can be confusing sometimes...🤣🤣
#stephensonhouse #funny #musuem #History #arresteddevelopment
#stephensonhouse #funny #musuem #History #arresteddevelopment
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
History can be confusing sometimes...🤣🤣
#stephensonhouse #funny #musuem #History #arresteddevelopment
#stephensonhouse #funny #musuem #History #arresteddevelopment
When you're 'standing in a crowded room'.. but the 1820s squad is right there serving period-perfect moves.
#StephensonHouse #1820sVibes #Museum #History
#StephensonHouse #1820sVibes #Museum #History
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
When you're 'standing in a crowded room'.. but the 1820s squad is right there serving period-perfect moves.
#StephensonHouse #1820sVibes #Museum #History
#StephensonHouse #1820sVibes #Museum #History
Dear reader, ready yourself and mark your calendars: June 20, 2026.
🎟️ Tickets are now available at givebutter.com/TheJewelsBall.
📖 Full event details: stephensonhouse.org/jewels-ball
🏨 Book your stay at our Official Hotel — the Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Edwardsville.
🎟️ Tickets are now available at givebutter.com/TheJewelsBall.
📖 Full event details: stephensonhouse.org/jewels-ball
🏨 Book your stay at our Official Hotel — the Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Edwardsville.
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Dear reader, ready yourself and mark your calendars: June 20, 2026.
🎟️ Tickets are now available at givebutter.com/TheJewelsBall.
📖 Full event details: stephensonhouse.org/jewels-ball
🏨 Book your stay at our Official Hotel — the Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Edwardsville.
🎟️ Tickets are now available at givebutter.com/TheJewelsBall.
📖 Full event details: stephensonhouse.org/jewels-ball
🏨 Book your stay at our Official Hotel — the Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Edwardsville.
On this day in 1851, Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick was published in America. A shorter version of the book had been previously released in England titled "The Whale." Though it is now considered a classic, the book would not be popular in either country while Melville was alive.
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On this day in 1851, Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick was published in America. A shorter version of the book had been previously released in England titled "The Whale." Though it is now considered a classic, the book would not be popular in either country while Melville was alive.
Abbey & B spent the day making candles in the museum kitchen (our stash was totally wiped out!) in prep for upcoming events. With B’s fiddle music floating through the halls, it felt like we had our own soundtrack.
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Abbey & B spent the day making candles in the museum kitchen (our stash was totally wiped out!) in prep for upcoming events. With B’s fiddle music floating through the halls, it felt like we had our own soundtrack.
Just another day at the 1820s Stephenson House... promises were made 👀
#StephensonHouse #LivingHistory #HistoricHumor #historytok #History
#StephensonHouse #LivingHistory #HistoricHumor #historytok #History
November 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Just another day at the 1820s Stephenson House... promises were made 👀
#StephensonHouse #LivingHistory #HistoricHumor #historytok #History
#StephensonHouse #LivingHistory #HistoricHumor #historytok #History
🎶 Just a few spots left for this Saturday! 🎶
Join us Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m. at Stephenson House for Shape Note Singing—an early American tradition.
🪑 Only 12 seats—reserve now!
📖 Loaner song books available
🎟 Free with RSVP: https://bit.ly/3GwHX2E ##ShapeNoteSinging #StephensonHouse
Join us Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m. at Stephenson House for Shape Note Singing—an early American tradition.
🪑 Only 12 seats—reserve now!
📖 Loaner song books available
🎟 Free with RSVP: https://bit.ly/3GwHX2E ##ShapeNoteSinging #StephensonHouse
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🎶 Just a few spots left for this Saturday! 🎶
Join us Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m. at Stephenson House for Shape Note Singing—an early American tradition.
🪑 Only 12 seats—reserve now!
📖 Loaner song books available
🎟 Free with RSVP: https://bit.ly/3GwHX2E ##ShapeNoteSinging #StephensonHouse
Join us Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m. at Stephenson House for Shape Note Singing—an early American tradition.
🪑 Only 12 seats—reserve now!
📖 Loaner song books available
🎟 Free with RSVP: https://bit.ly/3GwHX2E ##ShapeNoteSinging #StephensonHouse
When the board of directors finally watches some of our videos...Opps!
#funny #stuart #madtv #stephensonhouse
#funny #stuart #madtv #stephensonhouse
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
When the board of directors finally watches some of our videos...Opps!
#funny #stuart #madtv #stephensonhouse
#funny #stuart #madtv #stephensonhouse