The auction will begin at 9am and will end when all items are auctioned, usually around 2pm.

The auction, now in its eighth year, has been a popular event in years past, with a top-selling item - a cherry wood book case - selling for $600. All items in this year's auction are donations. Some donations are at 100% profit for the Stephenson House, while others are 50/50, where the House and the donor split the profit. Proceeds for the House will go toward its continued restoration and educational programs.

Built in 1820, this two-story Federal style brick home is an excellent example of architecture from this early period. Each of the four rooms has original millwork, and two of the original mantels designed in the Adams style remain. The home was built with native material by skilled local craftsmen. The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is located at 409 South Buchanan in Edwardsville.

House tours will not be available during this event, but the museum gift shop will be open. Free admission.

Maurices in Edwardsville is holding a food drive to help feed local families through the Glen Ed Pantry. Drop of your non-perishable food items from 10am-9pm October 8-11. As a thank-you for your donation, you will receive a coupon for 20% OFF one regularly-priced item for every three non-pershiable items you donate. The Glen Ed Pantry serves families in our community throughout the year and all donations stay local.

Maurices is located at 2316 Troy Road in Edwardsville. Call 618.692.7131 for more information.

The Madison County Historical Society as party of the yearlong celebreation of Lincoln's 200th birthday is presenting a special program in which surveyor Jeff Pauk will demonstrate the use of a transit from the 1800s on the plaza at the Museum complex. The equipment will be similar to that used by Abraham Lincoln in his years at New Salem, IL when he was an assistant to the Sangamon County Surveyor.

Jeff is a serious collector of information about the early surveyors of Madison County and will present many historical facts about the area, especially around Edwardsville, where his research is concentrated. Madison County was official in 1812 and will celebrate its 200th birthday in two years.

Refreshments will be served and entertainment by the Goshen Strings from SIUE will make the afternoon feel like the time of Lincoln. Please join us for a look back at the beginning of Madison County and the State of Illinois. Call 656.7562 for more information. There is no charge for the program. In the instance of inclement weather, the presentation will take place inside.

The Madison County Historical Museum has exhibits featuring Lincoln's time in Madison County in the County Courthouse lobby, in the Administration Building lobby, as well as in the Madison County Historical Museum at 715 North Main Street in Edwardsville, which is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. There is no charge to see exhibits.