The John C Anderson Home casts a special magic that greets you before you cross the threshold. In
the dark, the hush that settles on the grounds is not silent, but reverent, as if the house itself
remembers every laugh, every footstep, every whispered dream of the family that lived within its
walls. Memories of the Anderson family echo in the worn floorboards and historical artifacts in this
living museum. Even the walls seem to hum with the stories passed down. This is not just a house;
it’s a keeper of moments. Visitors seeking to glimpse behind the veil at the John C Anderson Home
have experienced apparitions, shadows moving in the dim light of dusk, disembodied footsteps, and
more. Proceeds from paranormal investigations support the maintenance of the home so it can be
enjoyed for generations to come.
The Society hosts a meeting each month with a special guest speaker. We encourage anyone interested in these public meetings to attend.
The meetings (with exception of the Annual Meeting) are held in the Ruyle building.
March 17th, 2025: 6 p.m. Elks in Carlinville. Make reservations to Dan Hauter, 217-710-8056 or dhauter45@gmail.com, cost is $20. Program is “Gen. Grant and the Journalist.”
April 7th, 2025: “Learn the History of MSHS and Share Ideas for the Future”
May 5th, 2025: Jeff Dunn “Neon Art and Route 66 Signage”
June: No program due to the Spring Festival
July 7th, 2025: ⦁ “Chris Vallillo presents “Forgottonia” a program that features rural Illinois culture and music, especially from the northwestern side of the state which for many years was called the forgotten.”
August 11th, 2025: Mike Matejka “What’s coming down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind”
