The Commandants Ball was a great success. Although, the turn out for the warm July evening was not huge, all that came said that "They had a Ball." SIH is committed to creating a yearly "must come to" event. Next year we will be adding a silent auction to enhance the experience. Remember you have a year to get your linen wardrobe in place.

Save Illinois History has been created as a foundation to support The Historic Sites of Illinois. We are currently concentrating on The Illinois Historic French District. This includes - Fort de Chartres, The Cahokia Court House, The Menard Home and Old Fort Kaskaskia. Initially, we will raise money for the sites in the Historic French District so that they can stay operational. In addition, as our foundation grows we will reach out to the other Illinois Historic Sites that are in need. Our mission is to raise awareness of Illinois history through financially supporting, educating and keeping operational the great historic sites of Illinois.