| Preserving The Past Securing The Future |
| Board Members William Turner Robert Dale II Magnolia Johnson Lena B. Bell Ronnie Steele Sr. Roberta Obadan Monica Johnson |
| A Non Profit Organization 712 Jefferson St. Brooklyn, Illinois 62059 Contact us at: hsobi@brooklynillinoisourstory.com 618. 271.5787 or 713.927.9760 Your donations are tax deductible |
| News & Updates Use Your Pen To Be Counted In 2010 We did it! Our first annual Freedom Walk took place June 20 as scheduled. Hope you can join us next year. A special thanks to Minister Carolyn Wells for leading us in prayer . Foundation Mission Student Mentoring Program Volunteers Events Gift Shop Anyone wishing to make a donation to our cemetery restoration and preservation project, research and survey project and/or general fund (honorary membership fund) can do so at Guardian Savings which is located at 3800 Nameoki Rd., Granite City, Illinois, 62040. Simply visit the bank and state that you want to make a donation to the Historical Society of Brooklyn Illinois and specify which account your donation should be deposited in. Honorary Membership Donation Levels Individuals Students: $15.00 Seniors (65 &up) $20.00 Adults: $25.00 Bronze: $25.00 Bronze: $35.00 Bronze: $35.00 Silver: $35.00 Silver: $50.00 Silver: $55.00 Gold: $50.00 Gold: $65.00 Gold: $70.00 Platinum: $75.00 Platinum: $90.00 Platinum: $100.00 Individual Privileges: Bronze: Newsletter, including notice of exhibits, lectures, performances and other special events Individual free or reduced admission to special events Membership card 10% discount on event tickets Silver: All of the above and Invitations to receptions and luncheons Discount on Gala events First notice of all special events Discounts and advanced registration in art workshops and other educational programs Free HSOBI T-shirt Gold: All of the above and Free admission to selected ticketed events Private preview of selected exhibits before they open to the public Priority admission to the auditorium for special lectures Your name will be included in the annual listing of donors Free HSOBI Cap Platinum: All of the above and Free admission for two guests to HSOBI's Annual Associates luncheon Free admission for two guests to HSOBI's selected events requiring admission *A total of 2 Free HSOBI T-shirts and 2 Free HSOBI’s Caps Businesses & Organizations: Bronze: $500.00 Silver: $750.00 Gold: $1000.00 Platinum: $1500.00 Businesses Privileges: Bronze: Newsletter, including notice of exhibitions, lectures, performance and other special events Free or reduced admission to special events for employees Membership cards for employees 20% discount on event tickets 6 Free HSOBI’s T-shirts and 6 Free HSOBI’s Caps Silver: All of the above and VIP Invitations for executives to receptions and luncheons Reserved tables for executives at Gala events 20% discount for employees on Gala events First notice of all special events 20% Discounts and advanced registration in art workshops and other educational programs Gold: All of the above and Free admission for executives to selected ticketed events Private preview of selected exhibits before they open to the public Priority admission to the auditorium for special lectures Reserved VIP seating for executives to the auditorium for special lectures Your company name will be included in the annual membership listing in the newsletter Platinum: All of the above and Free admission for four executives to HSOBI's Annual Associates Luncheon Free admission for four executives to HSOBI's selected events requiring admission with VIP seating Company name listed on HSOBI's website and letterhead Luxury Gift Basket (courtesy of The Original Fragrance Shop) |
| Historical Society Of Brooklyn Illinois |
| Brooklyn, Illinois 1935 |
| Brooklyn, Illinois 1906 |
| Brooklyn, Illinois 2008 |
| Mission Statement It is our goal to preserve the heritage of Brooklyn, Illinois; that of it’s first inhabitants, founding families, early settlers and of succeeding generations. |
| Hamiet Bluiett & Elder William Turner |
| Ronnie Steele Sr. |
| Mrs. Magnolia Johnson |
| Authorized Links To This Site |
| Participants of the 2009 Freedom Walk |
| Walkers were protected from vehicular traffic by Brooklyn's Finest |
Brooklyn's Emergency First Response
Team was on hand to keep an eye on
participants safety in the gruelling heat.
Team was on hand to keep an eye on
participants safety in the gruelling heat.
| We made it across! |
| Walking on to Freedom Side |
So happy to make the half way point,
didn't notice water or height
didn't notice water or height
We would like to thank Mayor O'Bannon, village trustees Pamela Calvert and
Phillip Wells, Township Supervisor Vanessa Finley Chapman, and Park District
board members Ivory Scott, and Jesse Woolfork for their support and participation.
They showed leadership by example which is what is need for our town to unite
and move forward.
Phillip Wells, Township Supervisor Vanessa Finley Chapman, and Park District
board members Ivory Scott, and Jesse Woolfork for their support and participation.
They showed leadership by example which is what is need for our town to unite
and move forward.
| Onward to freedom |
| Unity among elected officials |
| Helping to keep a sister cool |
| Planning for 2010 |
| Mrs. Lena Bell |
| Proud Supports of HSOBI Shop & Save Kraft Smittie's Confectionery |
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