# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Search for Fort Russell
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The last MCHS Speaker Series of the season will be held on Sunday, August 9, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville. The topic is “The Search for Fort Russell.”  For nine years, presenter Don Cook has been focused on finding the location of the fort which disappeared from the landscape nearly 200 years ago.

Fort Russell Township, north of Edwardsville, was named for Fort Russell and is where the fort was located. Sometimes referred to as “Camp Russell,” it was a crucial munitions depot and military post used during the War of 1812. That made it significant to the story of the Illinois Territory and the future State of Illinois. Because the fort was dismantled so soon after the war, its exact location was forgotten. 

For nearly a century, people have been searching for it, drawing various conclusions. But now, with modern technology and the discovery of additional maps, Don Cook and his partners, Jeff Pauk and Steve Kromraj, think they are on to something. In his presentation, Cook will talk about the other searches for Fort Russell as well as his own work and conclusions. It’s a fascinating story.

MCHS Speaker Series programs are free and open to the public. A used book sale will be held before and after the program with 100% of proceeds benefiting MCHS.  The Main Street Community Center is located at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edwardsville/the-search-for-fort-russell/200030474128155
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edwardsville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1003 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1117, United States
- **lat**: 38.81774
- **long**: -89.96347
- **full address**: 1003 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1117, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Search for Fort Russell being held?
  - **A:** The Search for Fort Russell takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1003 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1117, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Search for Fort Russell?
  - **A:** The Search for Fort Russell is organized by Madison County Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Search for Fort Russell is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edwardsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Search for Fort Russell sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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