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Haines Museum/Waukegan Hist. Soc.
Waukegan, Illinois

History

Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, Illinois

History, Historical Society

We have over 350,000 3x5 cards on file listing the location of newspaper obits, marriages, births, etc. for people who are or have lived in Hancock County, Illinois.

Henderson County Hist. Soc. Museum
Kirkwood, Illinois

History

Heritage Canyon
Fulton, Illinois

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre wooded structure nature walk dotted with buildings that take the visitor back to the 1800's.

Herscher Area Historical Society
Herscher, Illinois

Church, History, Historical Society

We have collected the history of the local Norwegian Lutheran Church, now gone for 40 years, the history of the Leiser family, the history of Dr. Wisner, the history of local men in World War II, and much more.

Hieronymus Mueller Museum
Decatur, Illinois

General, History, Science, Specialized

Exhibits, artifacts, and research library document the life and business of the Mueller family. Pioneers in the development of the automobile, Hieronymus and his children hald patents on the water cooled radiator, spark plug, and variable speed transmission. The Mueller family also invented plumbing and gas equipment. Displays at the museum highlight his inventive genius and the successful business he developed.

Hist. Pres. Asso. of Springfield
Springfield, Illinois

History

Hist. Soc. of Montgomery County
Hillsboro, Illinois

History

Hist. Soc. of Quincy and Adams County
Quincy, Illinois

History

Historic Elsah Foundation
Elsah, Illinois

Children's, History

Hamilton County Museum
McLeansboro, Illinois

History

Hardin County Hist. & Gen. Soc.
Elizabethtown, Illinois

History

Henry Community Hist. & Gen. Society
Henry, Illinois

Cemetery, History, Library

Heritage League of Northwest Illinois
Stockton, Illinois

History

Herscher Area Historical Society
Herscher, Illinois

Church, History, Historical Society

We have collected the history of the local Norwegian Lutheran Church, now gone for 40 years, the history of the Leiser family, the history of Dr. Wisner, the history of local men in World War II, and much more.

Hinsdale Historical Society
Hinsdale, Illinois

Children's, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The mission of the Hinsdale Historical Society is to collect, preserve and promote the history of Hinsdale, Illinois, and to foster an awareness and appreciation of its history and architecture through education, programs, exhibits and the maintenance of historical resources and properties in the Village.

Hist. Soc. of Fort Hill Country
Mundelein, Illinois

General, History

Hist. Soc. of Oak Park & River Forest
Oak Park, Illinois

Art, History, Park

Historic Auto Attractions
Roscoe, Illinois

Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

Historic Auto Attractions is not only home to famous cars, but also a wide array of movie memorabilia. Some of those pieces include Marilyn Monroe’s nightgown, a sweater worn by Hollywood legend James Dean, and an outfit worn by Elvis Presley. In addition a large section of the museum is dedicated to John F. Kennedy, along with the “Day in Dallas” display.

Historic Pleasant Home
Oak Park, Illinois

History

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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