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Early
American Museum
Champaign County Forest Preserve District
PO Box 1040
Mahomet, IL 61853-0669
Champaign, Region: 2
600 N Lombard
Mar-Dec daily 1-5pm; Jun-Aug M-Sa 10-5pm, Su 1-5pm. Free.
Interprets East Central Illinois through local history, early
settlement, agriculture, textile production and decorative arts.
Strong lighting and blacksmithing collections; cloth making tools;
telephone equipment. Programs include public events for families,
artisan demonstrations, public lectures, CPDU workshops for teachers
and summer activities for children. School programs geared to
meet Illinois State Learning Standards.
Cheryl Kennedy, Director
217/586-2612
217/586-3491
ckennedy@ccfpd.org
http://www.earlyamericanmuseum.org
Edgewater
Historical Society
5358 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Cook, Region: 5
Sa 1-4pm and some Su.
Donations welcome.
Collections include area photos and items related to the Edgewater
Beach Hotel and two area historic districts. New exhibits each
year. Programs feature Chicago authors and other guest speakers.
Tour of home interior is 3rd Su in Sep.
Elizabeth L. Mayian, President
773/506-4849
edgewaterhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
www.edgewaterhistory.org
Effingham
County & National Road Museum
1215
S. 3rd St
Effingham, IL 62401
Effingham, Region: 2
Dan Wormhoudt
217/342-6901
www.effinghammuseum.com
Egyptian
Theatre
PO Box 385
DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb, Region: 4
135 N 2nd St
By appt for tours; live events and movies scheduled regularly.
Stage performances and preservation and use of an historic movie
palace.
Alex Nerad
815/758-1215
815/748-3292
info@egyptiantheatre.org
www.egyptiantheatre.org
Elgin
Area Historical Society & Museum
360 Park St
Elgin, IL 60120
Kane, Region: 5
W-Sa 12-4pm, one Su a month, closed Jan-Feb.
History of Elgin since 1835; Native American collections, artifacts
from Elgin National Watch Company and Elgin Road Races; architecture
and industry.
Elizabeth Marston, Director
847/742-4248
847/931-6199
Elgin
Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
Kane, Region: 5
Jun-Sep 1: Tu-Su 12-4pm; Sep 2-May 31: Sa-Su 12-4pm and by appt.
$2 Adults, $1 Children.
Natural history and anthropology collection. Education programs
for pre-school through Senior citizens. Multi-cultural holiday
display.
Peggie Stromberg, Director
847/741-6655
847/931-6787
epm@cityofelgin.org
http://www.elginpublicmuseum.org
Elizabeth
Historical Society
PO Box 115
Elizabeth, Illinois 61028-0115
Jo Daviess, Region:4
Train Depot Museum, 111 E Myrtle St; Elizabeth History
Museum, 231 N. Main St. (on Hwy 20)
May-Oct: Sa-Su 11-3pm. Adult admission, Children free. Tours arranged
anytime by special appointment. 815/858-2343.
Artifacts showcasing the railroads of northwestern Illinois, with
special emphasis on the Chicago Great Western. Working telegraph equipment, 11 operating model trains. Milwaukee RR Caboose on site and over 3,000 railroad artifacts.
Gerald Speer, Museum Curator
815/858-2343
www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.org
Elk Grove Historical Museum
Elk Grove Park District
499 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Cook, Region: 5
Sep-May: Wed and Fri 2:30-5:30pm, Sa 11-2pm; Jun-Aug: Tues-Fri Noon-5pm, Sat 11-2pm
$1, call for program prices.
Specializing in the history of Elk Grove Township and Village. Facilities include the 1856 Schuette-Bierman Farmhouse Museum,
a reproduction 1910 one-room schoolhouse, and 1880 barn complete with early agricultural
tools and equipment, chicken coop, and privy. Historical programs and workshops for all ages. Annual temporary exhibit on display from
March-August.
Sandy Denninger, Curator
847/690-1440
sdenninger@elkgroveparks.org
www.elkgroveparks.org/museumcampus.asp
Ellwood
House Museum
Museum
509 N 1st St
DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb, Region: 4
Tu-F 1 and 3pm; Sa-Su 1, 2, and 3pm; Visitor Center: M-F 10-4:30pm,
Sa-Su 12:30-4:30pm.
$8 Adults, $3 Youth.
Guided tours of late Victorian mansion of barbed wire millionaire
Isaac L. Ellwood with restored interiors ca. 1880-1910 shown with
original family furnishings and artwork. Large Visitor Center
with barbed wire history exhibit, carriage gallery, and yearly
special exhibits. School and scout programs, lectures, and seasonal
events. Extensive grounds and gardens. Collection includes barbed
wire, Ellwood family history, 1850-1950 historic textiles, DeKalb
County pictures.
Gerald Brauer
815/756-4609
815/756-4645
ellwoodhouse@tbcnet.com
http://www.ellwoodhouse.org/
Elmhurst
Art Museum
PO Box 23
Elmhurst, IL 60126
DuPage, Region: 5
150 Cottage Hill Ave
Tu, Th, Sa 10-4pm, W 1-8pm, F, Su 1-4pm. $7 Adults, $5 Seniors,
$5 Students, Under 12 Free. Admission to the museum is FREE on Tuesday.
Specializing in late 20th century American Art, its award winning
building was designed around the McCormick House, one of only
three Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed homes built in the United
States. Each exhibition calendar year, the museum presents a balance
of deserving regional artists and important national shows, such
as the two recent exhibitions from the Smithsonian appearing here
in their only Midwest venue. Programs include curator talks, docent
lead tours, hands-on children’s activities and tours, and
artist demonstrations.
Phyllis O'Neill, Ex Director
630/834-0202 ext. 111
630/834-0234
poneill@elmhurstartmuseum.org
http://www.elmhurstartmuseum.org
Elmhurst
Historical Museum
120 E Park Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
DuPage, Region: 5
Tu-Su 1-5pm. FREE (donations welcome)
A local history museum with regional appeal housed in the 1892 Glos Mansion.
Features a permanent exhibit on Elmhurst history, original exhibits on a
variety of history-related subjects, and national touring exhibits. PublicOngoing programs and events
for children, families, and adults. Also operate a ca. 1850 Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse, a National
Register propoerty located in Bensenville.
Brian Bergheger, Director
630/833-1457
630/833-1326
ehm@elmhurst.org
www.elmhursthistory.org
Erlander
Home Museum
Swedish Historical Society
PO Box 5443
404 S 3rd St
Rockford, IL 61104
Winnebago, Region: 4
Tu-F 1-4pm, Su 2-4pm. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Age 3-17, $15
family cap.
1871 Victorian brick home built by Rockford industrialist John
Erlander. Interior walls painted by daughter Mary Erlander. Collections
include Rockford made furniture, unusual musical instruments,
and many items depicting Swedish immigration and contributions.
Yearly Swedish festivals and special programs.
Leah Nelson, Ex Director
815/963-5559
815/963-5559
museum@swedishhistorical.org
www.swedishhistorical.org
Ernest
Hemingway Foundation
PO Box 2222
Oak Park, IL 60303
Cook, Region: 5
Birthplace: 339 N Oak Park Ave. W, F, Su 1-5pm, Sa 10-5pm; Museum:
200 N Oak Park Ave. F, Su 1-5pm, Sa 10-5pm.
The life/work of Hemingway, with emphasis on his Oak Park origins.
Scott Schwar
708/848-2222
708/386-2952
jumpalagi@ad.com
http://www.hemingway.org/hemingway
Ethnic
Heritage Museum
PO Box 382
Rockford, IL 61105-0382
Winnebago, Region: 4
1129 S Main
Su 2-4pm and by appt. $2 Adults, $1 Children under 12, $5 special
events.
Preserving the culture of the six major nationalities that settled
in Southwest Rockford including African American, Irish, Polish,
Italian, Latino, and Lithuanian; artifacts, oral histories, costumes,
paintings and other media, language program, folk artand dancing,
and musical instruments.
History
Shirley Fedeli, President
815/962-7402
815/962-7402
esfedeli@aol.com
Evergreen Park Historical Commission
9418 S Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Jerry Bosch
708/422-1551 ext 2385
www.evergreenpark-ill.com/HistoricalCommission
Exploration
Station. . .a Children's Museum
Bourbonnais Twp Park District
459 N Kennedy Dr
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Kankakee, Region: 2
Sept - Mar: Su 1-5 pm, Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm.
Apr - Aug: Su 1-5 pm, Mo-Sa 10 am-5 pm
$5 Adult Non-residents, $2.50 Adult Residents.
$4 Child Non-residents, $2.50 Child Residents.
Interactive exhibits such as two-story medieval castle; community
room with post office, vet clinic, dental office, and grocery
store; water and air exhibit; arts and crafts table; toddler town
area; and rotating exhibits from the Chicago Field Museum.
Sara Winkel, General Manager
815/933-9905
www.exploration-station.org
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Fairbury
Echoes Museum
126 W Locust
Fairbury, IL 61739
Livingston Region: 2
Th-F 1-4:30pm, Sa 9-11:30am
History of Fairbury & surrounding area, topical exhibits on
rotating basis.
History
Diane Pawlowski, President
815/692-2191
museum@bloomingtonnormal.net
Fashion Columbia
Study Collection
Columbia College
1006 S. Michigan Ave, 4th Fl
Chicago, IL 60605
Cook, Region: 5
Steph McGrath, Curator
312/344-6283
smcgrath@colum.edu
http://fashioncollection.colum.edu
Fern Dell Historic Association
Inc.
PO Box 254
9 E. Front St.
Newark, IL 60541
Kendall, Region: 4
Sat. & Sun., 1:00-4:00 (Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Open by Appointment
Civil War, railroad, local farming, and community artifacts.
Marilynn Thompson, Curator
815-695-5240
info@ferndell.org
www.ferndell.org
Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
5218 S. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
Cook, Region: 5
Bill Kugelman
First Division Museum at Cantigny
Robert R. McCormick Museum
1 S 151 Winfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
DuPage, Region: 5
Feb: F-Su 10-4; Mar-Dec: Tu-Su 10-4; Mem. Day-Labor Day: Tu-Su 10-5pm;
The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the 1st Infantry Division of the Army.
Dr. Paul Herbert
630/260-8225
630/260-9298
rbaker@firstdivisionmuseum.org
www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/firstdivision.htm
Flagg
Creek Historical Society
Pleasant Dale Park District
7425 S Wolf Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Cook, Region: 5
Flagg Creek Museum: M 10-12:30pm; Robert Vial House: Th 10-12:30pm
and by appt.
Maps and displays featuring local history with changing display
theme yearly. 1856 Vial House restored with period furniture,
I & M Canal history, and occasional special exhibits.
Alice Latham, Vice President
630/662-6220
wclatham@yahoo.com
www.pleasantdaleparks.org/vial_house.htm
Flagg Township Historical
Society & Museum
518 4th Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
Ogle, Region: 4
Roberta Hanson, Treasurer
815/562-3040
Flora B&O Depot Museum
223 W. Railroad Street
Flora, IL 62839
Clay, Region 1
Heather Lucas, Director, Chamber of Commerce
618-662-5646 (Chamber office in Depot)
Open Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm and weekends by appointment. Suggested donation, $1.00 adults; Seniors/Students/Under 12s free.
Restored prairie-craftsman-style depot is listed on the "National Register of Historic Places." The first floor museum includes General PArsons, railroad and local history collections. Second floor "Community Room" is available for reunions, weddings, and receptions. The Flora Community Developement Corporation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is restoring the depot and finishing a portion for a museum depicting our ties to railroad transportation and telling the history of our town and county. Part of the museum is finished with more to be done. Rental and scheduling information: commerce@wabash.net
www.floradepot.com
Forest
Preserve District of Cook County
Conservation Department
536 N Harlem Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Cook, Region: 5
Several nature centers, gardens, and wildlife museums.
Steven M. Bylina, Jr., General
Superintendent
708/771-1330
www.fpdcc.com
Forrest
Historical Society
PO Box 134
Forrest, IL 61741
Livingston, Region: 2
Sandra Schrof
sjschrof@route24.net
Fort
de Chartres State Historic Site
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
1350 State Rte 155
Prairie de Rocher, IL 62277
Randolph, Region: 1
Hours are seasonal. Please call.
Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children.
Visitors can view the original powder magazine and several other
buildings inside this French fortification. The site sponsors
many events throughout the year. Reference library, concessions
stand.
Darrell Duensing, Site Manager
618/284-7230
618/284-7230
ftdchart@htc.net
www.ftdechartres.com
Fort
Hill Heritage Museum
PO Box 582
Mundelein, IL 60060
Lake, Region: 5
601 E. Noel Dr
History
Sa 1-4pm. Donations welcome.
Mundelein area heritage which includes all of Fremont Township,
parts of Avon Township, & Libertyville Township, century old
memorabilia, educational programming for local schools
Dottie Watson, President/Curator
847/566-7743
Fort
Kaskaskia State Historic Site
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
4372 Park Rd
Ellis Grove, IL 62241
Randolph, Region: 1
Hours are seasonal. Please call.
Historic cemetery, picnic grounds, camping grounds; scenic view
of old Kaskaskia and Mississippi River.
Site Manager
618/859-3741
menrdhom@midwest.net
http://www.illinoishistory.gov
Fox
Lake-Grant Twp Area Historical Society
PO Box 224
Ingleside, IL 60041
Lake, Region: 5
411 Washington St
Su 1-4pm and by appt.
Donations welcome.
Local history including a Governor Stratton display, military
memoribilia and artifacts, photos, and genealogy.
Nancy Kubalanza, President
847/587-0544
flgranthall@yahoo.com
www.rootsweb.com/~ilflahs
Fox
River Trolley Museum
Fox River Trolley Assoc
PO Box 315
South Elgin, IL 60177-0315
Kane, Region: 5
361 S LaFox St
May-Nov: Su and holidays 11-5pm; Jun-Aug and Oct: Sa 11-5pm
Rides: $3.50 Adults, $2 Youth, $2 Seniors, Day $7.
Railway museum preserving the transportation heritage of Fox River
Valley via the operation of Aurora, Elgin, and Fox River Electric
Company trolley line. Offers trolley rides, picnic facilities,
boat and fishing ramps. Castlemuir Station has gift shop and over
20 electric railway cars including AE&FRE 304, which returend home in 2009
and the only existing street railway
post office car.
Don MacBean, Manager
847/697-4676
dmacbrr@aol.com
info@foxtrolley.org
http://www.foxtrolley.org
Frances
Willard House
Frances Willard Historical Association
1730 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-4585
Cook, Region: 5
1st and 3rd Su of month and by appt.
$5 Adults.
Collection includes original furnishings, Frances Willard’s
personal library of WCTU records and papers. School programs,
speakers bureau, school curriculum, special girl scout programs
and other programs.
847/328-7500
willardhouse@earthlink.net
www.franceswillardhouse.org
Frank
Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
931 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
Cook, Region: 5
Home and Studio
Tours: M-F 11am, 1, 3pm, Sa-Su 11-3:30pm; Book shop: 10-5pm, closed
major holidays.
Guided walking tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio,
Oak Park, and the Frederick C. Robie House in Chicago. Programs
include a nationally recognized research center, membership and
volunteer programs, educational programs, and merchandise.
Suzy Geron, Mrk Coord
708/848-1976
708/848-1248
flwpr@gowright.org
http://www.gowright.org
Frankfort
Area Historical Society
PO Box 546
Frankfort, IL 60423
Will, Region: 5
132 Kansas St
Su 1-4pm and by appt. Closed Jan-Feb.
Local history, pioneers, historic preservation, school records,
speakers, and education programs.
Judy Herder, President
815/469-4534
Freeport
Art Museum
121 N Harlem Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
Stephenson, Region: 4
Tu-F 10-5pm and Sa 12-5pm . Closed Su, M and Major Holidays
Free.
Over 4,000 artifacts from all continents and periods including
antiquities from Rome, Greece, amd Egypt. Ethnographic objects
from Africa, SE Asia, and Papua New Guinea. 15-19th centery European
painting, prints, and sculpture. Arts programming.
Linda Vietmeyer, Public Services Coordinator
815/235-9755
815/235-6015
http://www.freeportartscenter.org/
Friends
of Dr. Richard Eells House
PO Box 628
Quincy, IL 62306-0628
Adams, Region: 3
415 Jersey St
Group tours by appt. $1 per person.
Underground Railroad; Dr. Richard Eells; early Quincy architecture;
1835 house, including Sheraton, Empire, and Chippendale furniture
and other decorative arts with documented patterns of wallpaper,
floorcoverings, and windows.
George Irwin, President
217/222-1799
Friends
of Fabyan
PO Box 801
Geneva, IL 60134-0801
Kane, Region: 5
1925 S Batavia Rd
Resource center by appt. Jun-Oct: History Walks 2nd Su of month
meet at Fabyan Ville at 1pm. $3 for History Walk.
Support group for Fabyan Forest Preserve containing Fabyan Villa,
a 1907 Frank Lloyd Wright design, resource center, and historic
walking tours.
Darlene Larson and Mary Jean McCleary, Co-Presidents
630/232-2378
630/262-0914
Friends of the Castle
Villa Kathrine Tourist Information Ctr
PO Box 732
Quincy, IL 62306-0732
532 Gardner Expressway
Adams, Region: 3
M-Sa 8am-5pm, Su 1-5pm; $3 Adults, $1 Children
The historic Villa Kathrine serves as Quincy's tourist information center and is the only example of Mediterranean architecture on the Mississippi River. The villa is available for rentals for showers, business meetings, and weddings.
217/224-3688
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Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
211 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036-2297
Jo Daviess, Region: 4
Daily 9am-4:30pm; closed New Years, Thanksg, Christmas, & Easter
$7 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 10-18 yrs, Under 10 free, $18 families under one roof.
History of Galena & Jo Daviess County including the Civil War, U.S. Grant, lead mining, steamboating, 19th century life, agriculture, geology
Nancy Breed
815/777-9129
815/777-9131
ghmuseum@galenalink.net
info@galenahistorymuseum.org
http://www.galenahistorymuseum.com
Galena
State Historic Sites
Illinois Historic Pres Agency
307 Decatur St, PO Box 333
Galena, IL 61036-0333
Jo Daviess Region: 4
M-F 8am-4:30pm; closed all state holidays
Local & regional History, U.S. Grant & E. B. Washburne
research; office & archives
History
Terry Miller
815/777-3310
815/777-3310
granthome@granthome.com
www.granthome.com
Galesburg Railroad Museum
211 S. Seminary St.
PO Box 947
Galesburg, IL 61402
Knox, Region: 3
Mem Day-Labor Day: Tu-Su 10am-4pm;
Railroad memoribilia & history as pertains to galesburg & surrounding area.
Michael T. Godsil
309/342-9400
moggy680@gmail.com
www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org
Garfield
Farm Museum
Garfield Heritage Society
Box 403
LaFox, IL 60147-0403
3N016 Garfield Rd at Rte 38
Kane Region: 5
Jun-Sep: W, Su 1-4pm, by appt. $3.
Historically intact former 1840s farmstead and teamster inn being
restored as an 1840s living history museum.
Jerome Johnson, Director
630/584-8485
630/584-8522
info@garfieldfarm.org
http://www.garfieldfarm.org
Gaylord
Building
200 W 8th St
Lockport, IL 60441
Will, Region: 5
Tu-Sa 10-6pm, Su 12-6pm. Free.
The oldest remaining commercial building in the I&M Canal
National Heritage Corridor built in 1838. Explore the building’s
canal exhibits and enjoy its public landing restaurant.
Mark S. Harmon, Executive Director
815-838-9400
815/588-1101
mharmon@canalcor.org
www.canalcor.org/gaylord/index.html
Gen.
John A. Logan Museum
Murphysboro Park District
PO Box 563
Murphysboro, IL 62966-0563
1613 Edith St
Jackson, Region: 1
Jun-Aug: Tu-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm; Sep-May: T-Su 1-4pm.
Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children under 12.
The museum, located near Logan’s boyhood home, has permanent
and temporary exhibits related to Logan, the Civil War, and 19th
century life.
History
P. Michael Jones, Director
618/684-3455
618/684-6935
johnaloganmuseum@globaleyes.net
http://www.loganmuseum.org
Geneseo Historical Museum
205 S State
Geneseo, IL 61254
Henry, Region: 4
Jun-Aug: M-F 9-3pm, Sa 2-4pm;
27 room Italianate home built in 1855 & second addition in 1867, part of the underground railroad. Hiding hole on display in basement. Garden & outdoor displays.
Angie Snook, Curator
309/944-3043
ghmuseum@geneseo.net
http://www.geneseo.org
Geneva
History Center
113 S 3rd St
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane, Region: 5
Tu-Sa 11-4pm, Su 12-4pm. $2 Suggested Donation.
The Center's new facility offers 3,000 square feet of exhibits
of local history, expanded archives from 1830 to present, educational
programming, and a museum store.
David Oberg, Ex Director
630/232-4951
630/232-6069
ghc@genevahistorycenter.org
www.genevahistorycenter.org
Gilman Historical Society
217 N. Central St.
Gilman, IL 60938
Iroquois, Region: 2
Glen
Carbon Heritage Museum
151 N Main
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Madison, Region: 3
124 School St
Village history, coal mining, early industrial revolution, company
town, microfilm of United Mine Workers of America Union No. 686.
618/288-7502
wshashack@glen-carbon.il.us
http://www.glen-carbon.il.us
Glen
Ellyn Historical Society / Stacy's Tavern
PO Box 283
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-0283
DuPage, Region: 5
557 Geneva Rd
Su, Tu, W 1:30-4:30pm.
Stacy’s Tavern Museum is a fully restored stagecoach inn
on its original foundation (circa 1846). Collections feature furniture,
clothing, household goods, books, and textiles from 1830-1860.
Historic records collection features over 3,000 digitized images,
original photos, and documents of early Glen Ellyn.
Janet Langford, Ex Director
630/858-8696
630/469-1867
info@gehs.org
www.gehs.org
Glencoe
Historical Society
377 Park Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
Cook, Region: 5
W 9-3pm, 2nd & 4th Su of month 2-4pm. Free.
Local history exhibits, research center, artifacts, and photos.
History
Ellen Shubart, President
847/835-0040
http://www.glencoehistoricalsociety.org
Glenview
Area Historical Society
1121 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
Cook, Region: 5
Donations welcome
Museum: Su 1-4pm; Library: Tu 1-4pm
1864 farmhouse furnished in the late Victorian and Edwardian styles
and with artifacts from the Glenview area. Library collections
of photos, newspapers, books, and files relating to Glenview residents,
businesses, schools, and churches.
History
Beverly Dawson, President
847/724-2235
847/729-4549
berdaw@juno.com
http://gvkhome.northstarnet.org/gvhist
Glessner House Museum
1800 S. Prairie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Cook, Region: 5
Wed.-Sun., tour center opens at 11:30am; tours of Clarke House Museum, Noon and 2pm; tours of Glessner House Museum, at 1:00 and 3:00pm.
Admission: one house - $10 adult, $9 senior or student, $6 child; both houses, $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $8 child; Wednesday admission FREE.
Home of John and Francis Glessner designed by H.H. Richardson. National Landmark located on historic Prairie Avenue. Furnished with many of the Glessners' personal litems including extensive collection of Arts & Crafts decorative arts.
William Tyre, Executive Director & Curator
(312)326-1480
FAX: (312)326-1397
glessnerhouse@sbcglobal.net
http://www.glessnerhouse.org
Governor
Oglesby Mansion
Macon County Conservation District
421 W William St
Decatur, IL 62522
Macon, Region: 2
Mar-Nov: last Su of the month 2-4pm, Christmas open house. Free.
Historic home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby; late 19th
century architecture (Italianate) and furnishings; life and history
of Governor Oglesby including a visit from General U.S. Grant.
Rental available for social events and meetings.
Pat Penhallagon, President
217/423-1108
info@oglesbymansion.org
www.oglesbymansion.org
Graue
Mill & Museum
3800 S York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
DuPage, Region: 5
Tu-Su 10-4:30pm. $3.50 Adults, $3 Seniors, $1.50 Children.
Interactive milling demonstrations, artifacts of the Civil War
era displayed in period rooms, underground railroad museum.
History
Sandra Brubaker, Executive Director
630/920-9720
630/920-9721
info@grauemill.org
http://www.grauemill.org
Grayslake
Historical Society
PO Box 185
164 Hawley Street
Grayslake, IL 60030-0185
Lake, Region: 5
Wed-Sat, 12:00-4:00pm, during downtown events and by appointment
Admission: donations appreciated
Permanent and changing exhibit gallery featuring artifacts, images,
and documents relevant to the Grayslake area history and its people; archives; gift shop;
youth and adult programs
History
Charlotte K. Renehan, President of the Society
847/223-7663
ChaRenehan@aol.com
http://www.grayslakehistory.org
Great
Lakes Naval Museum
US Naval Station
Building 42, 610 Farragut Ave.
Great Lakes, IL 60088-6307
Lake Region: 5
Free
Wed., Thurs., Sat.: 1:00-5:00p,; Fri.: 11:00am-5:00pm
As an official department of the Navy Museum, the mission of the Great Lakes Naval Museum is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at the Naval Training Station/Center at Great Lakes, Illinois.
History
Jennifer Searcy, Director
847/688-3154
847/688-3169
Therese.Gonzales@navy.mil
http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/greatlakes/index.html
Greater St. Louis Area Air & Space Museum
2300 Vector Dr
Cahokia, IL 62206-
St. Clair/Madison, Region: 1
William B. Weber
www.airandspacemuseum.org
Greene County Historical & Genl Society
PO Box 137
Carrollton, IL 62016
520 N Main St
Greene, Region: 3
W, F 9-3pm; by appt; Free
The mission of the Society shall be to research, collect care for, exhibit, and interpret items that illustrate the history of Greene County from settlement to the present time, and place it in the context of the history of the State of Illinois.
217/942-6013
greenecohistsoc@irtc.net
www.c-hawks.org/greenehistoricalsociety
Gregory
House Museum
Rte 1, Box 94
Whitehall, IL 62092
Greene, Region: 3
Gregory Farm 2 miles south of White Hall on US Rte 67
Weekend after Labor Day in Sep 9-4pm and by appt. Donations welcome.
Historical displays related to the Gregory Farm, owned by seven
generations of the same family since 1821, and the agricultural,
political, and community history of the area.
Emily B. Esarey, Curator
217/374-6715
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Grundy County Historical Society
510 W. Illinois
Morris, Illinois 60450
Grundy, Region: 4
Open Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 10:00am to 3:00pm
Local exhibits, quilts, military, schoolroom, machine shed, Mazon fossils and tully monster.
Donna G. Sroczynski
815-942-4880
http://www.grundycountyhs.org
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