Monmouth, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Warren County History Museum focuses on the extensive history of Warren County Illinois since it's inception in 1825. We feature exhibits that examine the agricultural, industrial, educational, and military history of the county and its residents.

Nauvoo, Illinois

Art, Culture, History

Dunlap, Illinois

Culture, History, Library

The Museum is available to host any size group, from six to 130 or more. Groups of twenty or more receive a discount on admission costs.

Winfield, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House

Our objective is to support a living historical center to foster education and appreciation of the history of Winfield and vicinity.

Palos Heights, Illinois

Culture, History, Park

Warrenville, Illinois

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military, Specialized

The purpose of the Warrenville Historical Society is to bring together those interested in Warrenville's history, and to collect, preserve and display objects and documents that illustrate that history. The Historical Society is a self-supporting not-for-profit organization.The Warrenville Historical Society was organized in 1980 and the Society opened the Warrenville Historical Museum in 1984. Space was provided for the Museum in one room of the Greek Revival Style Albright Building through the generosity of the City of Warrenville, interest groups, businesses and individuals. The museum now encompasses the entire building.

West Chicago, Illinois

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

The West Chicago City Museum is a dynamic history and art center that inspires and involves the community through research, programs and exhibits.

Lockport, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

In 1837, the town of Lockport was laid out by the Illinois and Michigan Canal commissioners, and an office was constructed and became headquarters for administrative of the waterway. The office played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the I & M Canal, which connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The canal extended ninety-six miles from the south branch of the Chicago River near Lake Michigan to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and was in operation from 1848 to 1914.

Rockford, Illinois

Culture, History, Specialized

Because we are a 'society' rather than a bricks-and-mortar museum, we don't actually have a street address and phone number. Most of our meetings do take place at 4500 Spring Creek Road at the Spring Creek United Church of Christ in Rockford.

Wyanet, Illinois

Culture, History, Historical Society

Learn about the local history of Wyanet at the Historical Society Museum. Old church building housing historical information for Wyanet, Illinois. Please stop and visit our collections of photographs and local artifacts about the history and culture of our community.