About Us

Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail

P.O. BOX 1334 ALTON, IL 62002

Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail is sponsored by Alton Heritage Days Inc., a non-profit organization. Our goal is to educate the public in the customs, manners, clothing, food and tools used by the early settlers from 1700-1840. Throughout the year many of the traditional artisans who participate in our annual festival also assist us through our Speakers' Bureau - The Time Travelers - by giving presentations to schools. It is due to the efforts of members who help prior to, during and after Heritage Days that makes every year a success.

HERITAGE DAYS COMMITTEE

Elizabeth Bumbacher	Jan Copeland
Shawn Almeter	Amy Bodi
Ruth Dotson	Donnie Copeland

We also want to thank all members, participants, volunteers and other local businesses whose contributions, donations and support is vital for the success of our festival. This generosity is appreciated by Alton Heritage Days and the community.

Onsite Information Booth

Information is available about participation in our Festival, as well as details on Time Travelers, and volunteer opportunities. You can also check this booth for lost children or items. Heritage Days buttons are for sale in this booth.

Items in the Heritage Days Raffle will also be found in the Information Booth. Drawings will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday (need not be present to win).

Heritage Days would like to offer a special thanks

to those who contributed to the event in 2009:

Alton Foundation

Alton Park and Recreation

Alice Buzzard

Boy Scouts of America Troop #16

Global Brass & Copper

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Lewis and Clark Community College

Madison County Sheriff's SWAP Program

The Oblates of Mary Immaculate

The Reverend Jane Flaherty

Village of Godfrey