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.

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, 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, 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.

Cicero, Illinois

History, Historical Society

The Historical Society of Cicero is currently not active. Much of the archives and historical documents are now at the Cicero Public Library. Please contact them for additional information or research inquries.

Forest Park, Illinois

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Historical Society is located in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 500 Hannah Ave. in Forest Park, IL. Please contact the Historical Society for more information on researching the past or for special events info. You can also visit us on Facebook!

Homer, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Source: The News Gazette By Siv Schwink Jul 28, 2008 Updated Jun 27, 2019.

Hoopeston, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Bishop Hill, Illinois

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.

Highland Park, Illinois

Historical Society

Millburn, Illinois

Historical Society

Martin's Gen'L Store is owned and operated by the Historic Millburn Community Association, Incorporated, on an all-volunteer and not-for-profit basis.

Our mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance Millburn, which is part of the Village of Old Mill Creek, Illinois. Millburn was settled in the late 1830s by number of Scottish settlers, many of whom were abolitionists. Millburn played a role in the Underground Railroad.

The HMCA, Inc. is working on the restoration of the Millburn Cemetery Fence and funds our local plaque program. We also operate a museum and website to preserve the history of the area.

The Millburn Historic District has 18 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Historical Society

Peotone, Illinois

Historical Society

Homewood, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Dorband-Howe House Museum is the repository for Homewood's history. Museum hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Chicago, Illinois

Historical Society, Park