Hours of Operation:
The Wood River Musem and Visitor’s Center is operated by volunteers. In April we will be open the First and Third Fridays and Saturdays of the month from 1pm – 4pm. Starting in May we will be open the Second and Forth Fridays and Saturdays of the month from 1pm – 4pm.
If you need special arrangements to visit the museum outside normal hours, please call 618-254-1993 in advance and leave a message on the answering machine with the date and time you would like to visit, along with your contact name and phone number. Someone will return your message within a day or two.
Our Mission
The Wood River Heritage Council is dedicated to preserving the history of the Wood River community for the enlightenment and enjoyment of and future generations. We manage four properties in Wood River.
- Wood River Museum & Visitor Center
- Historic Chapel
- Camp DuBois
- Vaughn Hill Cemetery
The council meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 P.M. at the Wood River Museum at 40 W. Ferguson Ave. in Wood River. We encourage and welcome new members to join us.
Be A Part Of The Heritage Council
Wood River Heritage Council is a key player in our local heritage and is much more than just preserving and protecting artefacts of the past.
An important part of the Heritage Council’s work is to encourage local communities to take responsibility for and participate in the development and conservation of Wood River’s heritage.
Projects to enhance local heritage have the potential to re-energize neglected areas and provide opportunities for local people to re-view, re-engage with and re-interpret their heritage.
Such projects help generate a greater sense of pride and belonging in the local area through increased participation…and sheer enjoyment!
Complete this Membership Form to become a part of the Heritage Council and explore, learn, respect, celebrate, enjoy!