Welcome to P.A.S.T. of union co., Illinois
P.A.S.T. (Promoting Appreciation of Structural Treasures) of Union County, Illinois is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the preservation of historic structures and sites as well as the stories of the people connected to them. We welcome you to discover who we are and support our projects and events.
507 S. MAIN ST. ANNA, IL
St. Anne's, a truly unique piece of history currently preserved by P.A.S.T., is on the National Register of Historic Places. The church, which holds events throughout the year, was saved through generous donations of time, work, and financial support from the community, as well as P.A.S.T. grant efforts.
Visit our St. Anne's page under the Projects tab to learn more, including how to rent this cherished place for your next special event.
102 S. MAIN ST. JONESBORO, IL
The Heritage House dates back to the pre-Civil War era. The property was acquired by P.A.S.T. to house a museum and center for local history. It features a Lincoln-Douglas room honoring the history of the 1858 debate in Jonesboro and other historic items and resources.
Visit the Heritage House page to learn more, including how to visit and utilize this special home and museum.
We greatly appreciate your financial support of our projects and are now accepting online donations.
P.A.S.T. Events & News:
P.A.S.T. was honored to welcome Jonesboro 8th grade students and their teachers on September 22, 2023, giving them a tour of the property and some brief lessons on our local history. Thank you to our guests and all involved.