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.

Warsaw, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Fairfield, Illinois

History, Historical Society, Park

Western Springs, Illinois

Historical Society

Carmi, Illinois

Cemetery, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

General membership meetings are held in the spring and fall, with the latter featuring the annual Heritage House Award presentation. The background of this page is the Heritage House Plaque, and I have added a listing of all 32 houses honored since 1971, called heritagehouses.html.

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.

Wilmette, Illinois

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Our website is a good place to begin finding out more about both the Museum and this area's past. You can learn more about our programs, collections and exhibits. Here, too, you can find out about how to research local homes, families, and history.

Wood Dale, Illinois

History, Historical Society

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.

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.

Washington, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Westchester, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Westmont, Illinois

Historical Society

Lockport, Illinois

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Will County Historical Museum and Research Center allows public access to information and research on the history of Will County and the Illinois & Michigan Canal. We welcome anyone to visit and explore our museum, exhibits, and archives.

Marion, Illinois

History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Wilmington, Illinois

Cemetery, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Woodridge, Illinois

History, Historical Society