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Schuyler Jail Museum

Rushville, Illinois

Cemetery, General, History, Historic House, Military, Specialized

Historical museum and genealogy.

Skinner House

Griggsville, Illinois

Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Skinner House, dating to 1858, was built by two doctors who came to Griggsville from England. The home was restored in 1982 and is used as a community center and genealogy society for the Griggsville Genealogical Group. The home is open for visitors.

Swedish Historical Society of Rockford

Rockford, Illinois

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Swedish Historical Society is organized exclusively for historical, educational, and charitable purposes. In harmony with this purpose is the operation of the Erlander Home Museum and the preservation of Swedish-American history and culture of Rockford through such activities as the conservation of artifacts, museum displays and educational programs.
One of the current and major initiatives of the Society today is the construction a new Cultural Center, to be located across the street from the Erlander Home Museum. This center will increase the ability to host international guests and activities that promote cultural peace and cooperation and as place to conduct educational programs.

Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum

Marseilles, Illinois

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

The Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum helps us remember our rich history. That history starts in the 1830's when settlers in built a cabin by the Illinois river. The arrival of the Illinois-Michigan Canal (1848), the railroad (1853), and the Nabisco factory (1902) are also milestones in our city's history.

Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place historic home

Springfield, Illinois

Art, History, Historic House, Library

The Springfield Art Association was founded in 1913 as an art school and exhibition facility. Originally the Edwards Place home was donated to the Springfield Art Club to house the school. In the 1960s the historic house was added to the national historic register and made into a museum. Over the years the SAA has grown to a 7 acre campus that include the School of Art, Gallery of Art, and the Michael Victor II Art Library.

Sycamore History Museum

Sycamore, Illinois

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Step back in time and discover Sycamore's treasures while visiting "Lost Sycamore". This exhibit features Olympic torches, trophies from Sycamore's semi-professional baseball team, and reproduction items that were commonly available to be purchased in 1894 Sycamore. Don't forget to look at the items highlighted in "Hidden Sycamore". You are invited to examine photos of places that appear lost, but reveal their past when you take a closer look.