NEW!  Help us celebrate Highland's 175th anniversary! The Highland Historical Society is part of the Highland Celebrates 175th Jubilee.   The celebration will take place September 28-30, 2012.  It will include a parade, music, arts, Milestone Walk (showcasing Highland's past and progress), Miss Highland, Little Miss and Mr. Highland pageant, as well as lots of Swiss/German food!  You can be part of the celebration by becoming a member, supporter, or sponsor a portion of the festival.  Contact Peg Bellm for more information.  You can purchase a Highland Celebrates Cooking book from the Historical Society.  It is available for $15 plus cost of shipping.
 

The Highland Historical Society proudly maintains and furthers the legacy of Louis A. Latzer, one of Highland's early citizens, and the man who perfected the process of condensing milk, thus making milk more widely available to the masses.  He is called the "Father of Pet Milk." 

The Historical Society also maintain the Chapel at the Highland Illinois cemetery.

Located nearly 35 miles east of St. Louis, today Highland is home to nearly 9,500 residents.  Highland is home to many big industries, such as the Basler Electric Co., Cooper B-Line, Inc., the Korte Construction Company,  Korte Luitjohan Contractors, Highland Supply Corp., Highland Machine, and one of the Wall Street Journal's nationwide network of printing plants.  Many smaller businesses also call Highland, Illinois home.  It has a long history of being a progressive municipality, successfully blending industry within a small town atmosphere.  

You can tour the Latzer Homestead and the Pet Milk Museum located at 1464 Old Trenton Road in Highland by calling 618-654-7957.  Groups of eight or more are preferred.  

Tours of the Highland History Museum at 1739 Broadway are also available on the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.

Highland Historical Society
P. O Box 51
Highland IL 62249