Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 107 Elm St Cahokia, IL 62206 St. Clair, Region: 1 Hours are seasonal. Please call the site. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. The 1740 building served as a private home, a seat of American government, and post office on the American frontier. Molly McKenzie, Site Manager 618/332-1782 618/332-1737 cahokiacourt@peaknet.net www.illinoishistory.gov Cahokia Mounds Museum Society 30 Ramey St Collinsville, IL 62234 St. Clair, Region: 1 Interpretive Ctr: 9-5pm; Grounds: 8am - dusk. Closed M and Tu. The most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico and its archaeological remnants are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. The Society is dedicated to the promotion and development of the site. Mark Esarey 618/346-5160 cahokiamounds@ezl.com http://www.cahokiamounds.com Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 30 Ramey St Collinsville, IL 62234 Madison and St. Clair, Region: 3/1 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Largest prehistoric native American site in the United States; interpretive center; prehistoric culture, artifacts and structures of Cahokia Mounds; the Mississippian Culture; archaeology; hiking trails. Mark Esarey, Site Manager 618/346-5160 618/346-5162 cahokia.mounds@sbcglobal.net http://www.cahokiamounds.com Cairo Public Library 1609 Washington Cairo, IL 62914 Alexander, Region: 1 M-F 10-5pm, Sa 9-12pm. Historic building. Monica L. Smith 618/734-1840 618/734-9346 http://www.eslarp.uiuc.edu/ibex/archive/Cahokia/mansion.htm Calhoun County Historical Society & Museum PO Box 46 Hardin, IL 62047 Calhoun, Region: 3 204 North County Rd W 9-3pm. Donations welcome. Family history publications, U.S. Census records 1830-1900, marriage and cemetery information in books, county histories, country school items and records, school displays, military uniforms, and clothing. Research assistance $10 per hour. L. Emerson Retzer, President 618/653-4285 www.calhounhistoricalsociety.i8.com Calumet City Historical Society PO Box 1917 Calumet City, IL 60409 Cook, Region: 5 760 Wentworth Ave Every 2nd Sa 1-4pm, Th 1-4pm. General meetings every 2nd F 1pm. Free, except small donation on Log Cabin Heritage Day. Calumet City history, exhibits, old post office and kitchen, farm implements. 1836 Log Cabin in Veteran’s Park with annual Heritage Day celebration including pioneer demonstrations, historic foods and entertainment, tours and quilt raffle. Sue Warner, President 708/832-9390 708/891-8222 http://www.lakenetnwi.org/member/cchs Campbell Ctr for Historical Preservation Studies 203 E Seminary St Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 Carroll, Region: 4 M-F 9-5pm. Continuing education in historic preservation and collections. Kathy Cyr 815/244-1173 registrations@campbellcenter.org http://www.campbellcenter.org/ Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 313 E 3rd St Galesburg, IL 61401 Knox, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. Birthplace of Pulitzer Prize-winning author & Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg. The ashes of Sandburg & his wife are inferred on the site. Steve Holden, Site Manager 309/342-2361 309/342-2141 steve@sandburg.org http://www.sandburg.org Cedarhurst Center for the Arts PO Box 923 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Jefferson, Region: 1 2400 Richview Rd Tu-Sa 10-5pm, Su 1-5pm, closed holidays. Donations welcome. 19th-20th century art collection; traveling contemporary exhibitions in three galleries changing every six weeks; 85 acre estate with outdoor sculpture park; chamber music series; school performing arts series; summer concerts; dinner theatre; annual craft fair. Liz Hinman, Director of Communications 618/242-1236 618/242-9530 mitchellmuseum@cedarhurst.org http://www.cedarhurst.org Cedarville Historical Museum Cedarville Area Historical Society PO Box 336 Cedarville, IL 61013 Stephenson, Region: 4 450 W 2nd St May-Oct: Sa-Su 1-4pm and by appt. $2 Suggested Donation. Local history collection featuring items, documents, and photos dealing with Cedarville native Jane Addams. Six education programs conducted each season. February lunch, Memorial Day picnic, and Jane Addams festival in Sep. Jim Bade, President 815/563-4485 bonniebade@insightbb.com Centralia Area Historical Society & Museum PO Box 1343 Centralia, IL 62801-1343 Marion, Region: 1 240 S Locust St W, F, Sa 10-4pm. Free. History of Centralia area featuring railroads, industry, politics, and community. Director 618/545-0657 cahs@netwitz.net http://www.centraliamuseum.org Champaign County Historical Museum 102 E University Ave Champaign, IL 61820-4111 Champaign, Region: 2 Champaign County history. Barbara Peckham 217/ 356-1010 217/ 356-1478 director@champaignmuseum.org http://www.champaignmuseum.org Chatham Railroad Museum 100 N State St Chatham, IL 62629 Sangamon, Region: 3 2nd and 4th Su 2-4pm, except on holidays. Donations welcome. Collection housed in 1902 era depot includes nearly 9,000 items reflecting the history of area and national railroads. Artifacts from the mid-1800s show transportation of passenger and freight railroads. Station agent’s office. William Shannon, President 217/483-7792 rrloco@fgi.net http://www.chathamil.net/history/chathamrailroadstation/ Chester Gould / Dick Tracy Museum PO Box 44 Woodstock, IL 60098-0044 McHenry, Region: 5 101 N Johnson St Th-Sa 11-5pm, Su 1-5pm. Display, promote and honor the work, achievements and the life of Chester Gould (1900-1985), creator of the "Dick Tracy" comic strip/character. 815/338-8281 dicktracy@stans.net http://www.chestergould.org Chicago Architecture Foundation 224 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60604-2507 Cook, Region: 5 Offices: M-F 9-5pm; Shop: M-Su 9-6pm; Museum: 10-5pm. CitySpace is free, tours start at $10. Chicago history, historic house museums, architecture, social history, decorative arts. Advance public interest and education in architecture and related design. Lynn Osmond, CEO 312/922-3432 x263 312/922-2607 losmond@architecture.org http://www.architecture.org/ Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Horticultural Society 1000 Lake Cook Rd Glencoe, IL 60022 Cook, Region: 5 Daily 8am-sunset. Closed Dec 25. Parking $12, admission free. The Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country’s most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and scientific research. The Garden features 23 display gardens and three native habitats, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. Julie McCaffrey, Public Relations Coordinator 847/835-5440 847/835-4484 jmccaffrey@chicagobotanic.org http://www.chicagobotanic.org Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave, #127 Chicago, IL 60611 Cook, Region: 5 Su-We & Fr 10-5pm; Th & Sa 10-8pm; Target Free First Mo 10-8pm Children and Adults $8; Seniors $7; Children under one & CCM Members Free. Chicago Children's Museum's mission is to create a community where play and learning connect. Fifteen permanent exhibits and programming spaces provide innovative learning experiences for children and their caregivers. Stacia Whitemore 312/527-1000 312/527-9082 www.chichildrensmuseum.org Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614-6038 Cook, Region: 5 M-W, F-Sa 9:30-4:30pm, Th 9:30-8pm, Su 12-5pm; Research Center: Tu-Th 1-4pm, F-Sa 10-4pm. $14 Adults non-resident, $12 Adults resident, $8 Children(6-12) non-resident, $6 Children resident. CHM has a collection of more than 22 million artifacts and documents that reflect American history to 1870 and Chicago history from the 17th century to the present. It is both a museum and research center and offers adult, family, student, and teacher educational programs. Russell Lewis, Ex Vice President and Chief Historian 312/799-2010 312/799-2310 lewis@chicagohistory.org http://www.chicagohistory.org Chicago Maritime Festival PO Box 56394 Chicago, IL 60656-0394 Cook, Region: 5 Chris Kastle 773/774-7216 kastle@chicagomaritimefestival.org www.chicagomaritimefestival.org Chicago Maritime Society 310 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60607 Cook, Region: 5 Thatcher Wallie, Jr. 312/925-0513 TriggWall@aol.com www.chicagomaritimesociety.org Chicago State University 9501 South King Dr., ADM/300 Chicago, IL 60628-1598 Cook, Region: 5 Dr. Erma Brooks Williams, Senior Executive for Board and Governmental Affairs 773/995-3806 773/995-4470 E-Williams@csu.edu www.csu.edu Chicagoland Historical Bus Museum PO Box 6203 Aurora, IL 60598-6203 DuPage, Region: 5 9901 S Sayer Avenue, Chicago Ridge May-Sep: Sa-Su 9-5pm. Varies. Exhibits and programs demonstrate the vital role bus transportation has played in the growth of the Chicago area as well as the U.S.; preservation and restoration of buses, bus equipment and artifacts. Exhibits provide an interactive, educational experience for visitors of all ages. John LeBeau, President 708/250-6970 chbmbus@sbcglobal.net http://www.chbmbus.org Children's Discovery Museum 101 E. Beaufort Normal, IL 61761 McLean, Region: 2 Tu-W 9-5pm, Th-F, 9-8pm, Sa 9-5pm, Su 1-5pm; Jun-Aug: M 9-5pm. $4 per person. Three-story children’s museum filled to the brim with amazing hands-on exhibits including a two-story climbing structure, paint wall, art studio, water table, and more. Also offer educational programs, day camps, family events, and birthday parties. The Museum nurtures the love of learning through the power of play. Shari Buckellew, Museum Manager 309/433-3444 309/451-3614 sbuckellew@normal.org http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/ Children's Museum at Edwardsville 722 Holyoake Rd Edwardsville, IL 62025-0194 Madison, Region: 3 Tu, F, Sa 10-3:30pm. $3 All over 1 year. A hands-on experiential learning environment for children from 1 to 8 years of age and adult caregiver where exhibits and programs are designed to stimulate curiosity and motivate learning. The museum offers field trips, birthday parties, programs, summer camp, a toddler program, membership and volunteer opportunities. Lisa Leehy, Director 618/692-2094 lisa@childrens-museum.net http://www.childrens-museum.net Children's Museum in Oak Lawn 9600 East Shore Drive Oaklawn, IL 60453 Cook, Region: 5 Summer: W-Sa 10-3pm, Tu 10-7pm. $3.50 Adults, $3 Children. Nine interactive exhibits featuring a playstore, art and craft center, water table, parascopes, wildlife, puppet theatre, treehouse books, puzzles, games, toys, and more. Adam Woodworth 708/423-6709 708/423-6723 adam.woodworth@cmoaklawn.org http://www.cmoaklawn.org/ Children's Museum of Illinois 55 S Country Club Rd Decatur, IL 62521 Macon, Region: 2 Tu-F 9:30-4:30pm, Sa 10-5pm, Su 1-5pm. Open M from Meml Day-Labor Day. $3.50 2 years and up. Two floors of hands-on activities for all types of learners. Discovery workshops during school year for school, homeschool, and community groups. Summer day camps. Melinda T. Shaw, Director 217/423-5437 217/423-5455 info@cmofil.com http://www.cmofil.com/ Chillicothe Historical Society Museum PO Box 181 Chillicothce, IL 61523 Peoria, Region: 3 Railroad Museum: 723 N 4th St Rock Island Depot: Cedar and 3rd Sts 1st Su of the month 1-4pm, W 1-4pm, and by appt. Tours welcome. Donations welcome. Handicap accessible Colonial Revival building with cottage. Collections include large military, police, fire, and rescue section; wildlife and agriculture; Native Americans and prehistory of the area; schoolroom, antique textiles and clothing, business history, and artifacts from Chillicothe. Historic wood frame depot and caboose house collection of Sante Fe RR and Rock Island RR memoribilia. Original ticket counter complete with ticket agent; baggage room has fully operational model railroad. Linda Herron, Correspondent 309/274-9076 chillicothehistorical@yahoo.com http://www.chillicothehistorical.org Chippiannock Cemetery Heritage Fdtn 2901 12th St Rock Island, IL 61201 Rock Island, Region: 4 Greg Vogele info@chippiannock.com www.chippiannock.com/heritage.shtml Christian County Coal Mine Museum 200 W. Vine St. Taylorville, IL 62568 Christian, Region: 3 William Stone 217/824-4344 Christian County Historical Society & Museum PO Box 254 Taylorville, IL 62568 Christian, Region: 3 Rte 29 & 48 Apr-Nov: W-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm; Dec-Mar: Sa 10-4pm. Research and education, historical preservation and interpretation. Ann Kramer, President 217/824-6922 kramer3688@yahoo.com Clarendon Hills Historical Society 7 N. Prospect Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 DuPage, Region: 5 Judith Van Zanten 630/325-3066 duzs@comcast.net Coles County Historical Society 1320 Lafayette Ave Mattoon, IL 61938 Coles, Region: 2 By appt. Greenwood school museum, Dudley house (1892 National Register site), exhibits, school programs, lectures. Debra Reid 217/235-6744 217/345-2934 Collinsville Historical Museum 406 W Main St Collinsville, IL 62234 St. Clair, Region: 1 Tu-Th 11am - 3pm; Fr & Sa 12pm- 4pm; Special Hours for Groups by Appointment Admission: Free Objects, writings, newspapers and journals, clothing, and memoribilia pertaining to the first settlers, founders, and families of Collinsville and region. School tours and exhibits. Floyd Sperino, Curator Cary Harvengt, Manager 618/344-1834 618/344-6428 info@collinsvillemuseum.org www.collinsvillemuseum.org Colonel Davenport Home PO Box 4603 Rock Island, IL 61204-4603 Rock Island, Region: 4 Arsenal Island, Rock Island Arsenal May-Oct: Th-Su 12-4pm and by appt. $5 per person, $10 per family. Tours of 1833 home cover the roles of Col Davenport as provisioner to Fort Armstrong, fur trade exhibit 1830-1850, treasure trunks for local schools, and river history. Jamie Lange, Public Relations 309/781-1090 Jamielynn880@mchsi.com http://www.davenporthouse.org Cosley Zoo Wheaton Park District 1356 Gary Ave Wheaton, IL 60187 DuPage, Region: 5 Apr-Oct: daily 9-5pm; Nov, Jan-Mar: daily 9-4pm; Dec: daily 9-9pm. Closed holidays. Donations welcome $2-$5. Zoo is dedicated to education, conservation, and recreation. Native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals; educational programs; gift shop; birthday parties, facility rental, and animal campts. Susan Wahlgren, Zoo Director 630/665-5534 630/260-6408 swahlgren@wheatonparks.org http://www.cosleyzoo.org Crawford County Historical Society PO Box 554 Robinson, IL 62454 Crawford, Region: 2 Su 2-4pm and by appt. Local history, genealogy, pioneers, agriculture, historic museum. Sue Jones, Secretary 618/592-3310 www.rootsweb.com/~ilcchs Crystal Lake Historical Society Colonel Palmer House PO Box 1151 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1151 McHenry, Region: 5 Rte 176 at Terra Cotta Rd Colonel Palmer House is the only structure in Crystal Lake listed on the National Register. Extensive research and archival materials relating to local history. Diana L. Kenney, President 815/455-1151 info@cl-hs.org http://www.cl-hs.org Cumberland County Historical & Genealogical Society 216 Cumberland St PO Box 582 Greenup, IL 62428 Cumberland, Region: 2 Gerald L. Roll, President 217/923-9306 historic@rr1.net www.greenupdepot.org Dana Thomas House State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 301 E Lawrence Ave Springfield, IL 62703 Sangamon, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $3 Adults, $1 Children. An outstanding example of early Prairie-period residential work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed and built 1902-1904, the house retains all original windows and art glass doors, over 200 art glass light fixtures and scones, as well as virtually all original Wright-designed oak furniture and decorative arts. Donald P. Hallmark, Site Manager 217/782-6776 217/788-9450 dthf@warpnet.net http://www.dana-thomas.org Danville Junction RR Museum PO Box 1013 Danville, IL 61834-1013 Vermilion, Region: 2 210 E Benton St, Rossville Meml Day-Labor Day: Sa-Su 12-4pm. Railroad history. 217/442-1374 djcnrhs@prairienet.net www.prairienet.org/djc-nrhs/museum.html Darien Historical Society 7422 Cass Ave Darien, IL 60561 DuPage, Region: 5 630/964-7033 David Adler Cultural Center 1700 N Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL 60048 Lake, Region: 5 Dianna Monie 847/367-0707 847/367-0804 dianna@adlercenter.org http://www.adlercenter.org David Davis Mansion State Historic Site State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 1000 E Monroe Bloomington, IL 61701 McLean, Region: 2 Hours are seasonal. Please call. Suggested Donation $2 Adults, $1 Children. 1872 house museum and home of Judge David Davis and his wife Sarah. Mid-Victorian social and cultural history, Judge Davis and Lincoln, domestic life, decorative arts and architecture, costumes and textiles, archaeology, and photographs. Marcia Young, Site Manager 309/828-1084 309/828-3493 davismansion@yahoo.com http://www.davismansion.org DePaul University Art Gallery DePaul University 2350 N Kenmore Ave Chicago, IL 60614 Cook, Region: 5 Free M-Th 11am-5pm, F 11am-7pm, Sa & Su 12-5pm Collections include European and American paintings, drawings and sculpture, North and South American photography, and African sculpture. University Louise Lincoln, Director 773/325-7506 773/325-4506 llincoln@depaul.edu http://museums.depaul.edu/artwebsite/ Des Plaines History Center Des Plaines Historical Society 781 Pearson St Des Plaines, IL 60016-4506 Cook, Region: 5 Free M-F 9am-4pm Located in the 1906 Benjamin F. Kinder house, exhibits chronicle the development and history of Des Plaines, and exhibits within the period rooms depict decorating trends of the early twentieth century. History Joy Matthiessen, Director 847/391-5399 847/297-4741 dphslibrary@juno.com http://dpkhome.northstarnet.org/DPHS/index.html DeWitt County Museum DeWitt County Museum Association 219 E Woodlawn Clinton, IL 61727 DeWitt, Region: 2 Tu-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 1-5pm Restored Victorian-era C.H. Moore Mansion; farm machinery museum History Larry Buss, Manager 217/935-6066 chmoore@5.com http://www.chmoorehomestead.org Dickson Mounds Museum Illinois State Museum - Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources 10956 N Dickson Mounds Rd Lewistown, IL 61542 Fulton, Region: 3 Natural History Daily 8:30-5pm. Free. Explore 12,000 years of human experience in Illinois River Valley. Site features archaeological exhibits, unique artifacts, multi-media presentations, picnic grounds, and programs. Dr. Michael Wiant, Director 309/547-3721 309/547-3189 info-dmm@museum.state.il.us http://www.museum.state.il.us Dillon Home Museum Sterling Park District PO Box 958 Sterling, IL 61081-0958 1005 E 3rd St Whiteside, Region: 4 Tu, Th, Sa 10-12pm/1-4pm, Su 1-5pm, W, F by appt. $2.25 Adults, $1.25 Seniors, $4.50 Family, Under 12 free. Historic house museum, interpretive tours of original furnishings and history of the Dillon family. Linda Heckler, Curator 815/622-6202 815/622-6210 dillonmuseum@coiinc.com www.sterlingparkdistrict.com Discovery Center Museum 711 N Main St Rockford, IL 61103-6999 Winnebago, Region: 4 M-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $5 Adults, $4 Children. Mission is to provide opportunities for joyful learning and discovery through hands-on experiences in science and art. We offer special events once a month during the school year and every Friday during the summer. Live science shows, planetarium shows, classes, teacher workshops, scout badge workshops, and overnights. Lead agency in four elementary schools providing services every afternoon. Sarah Wolf, Ex Director 815/963-6769 815/968-0164 sarahw@discoverycenter museum.org http://www.discoverycentermuseum.org Downers Grove Park District Museum 831 Maple Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 DuPage, Region: 5 Public tours: Su-F 1-3pm; by appt; Office & research: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. Local history. Nature Center Director 630/963-1309 630/963-0496 http://www.dgparks.org Dundee Township Historical Society 426 Highland Ave West Dundee, IL 60118-1225 Kane, Region: 5 W, Su 2-4pm and by appt. Dundee Township history; Allan Pinkerton, detective; research library; photo collection; exhibits. Jack Wendt, Museum Co-Chair 847/428-6996 847/428-6996 dths@sbcglobal.net dundeetownshiphistorical.org DuPage Children's Museum 301 N Washington St Naperville, IL 60540 DuPage, Region: 5 M 9-1pm, Tu, W, F, Sa 9-5pm, Th 9-8pm, Su 12-5pm. $7.50 Adults and Children. Stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking, and problem solving in young children through self-directed, open-ended experiences, intergration of the arts, science, and math, and the child-adult learning partnership. The exhibits and programs are one of a kind, created just for this museum by interdisciplinary teams of artists, scientists, engineers, mathematicians, educators, and other experts, along with professional exhibit development staff. Children Susan Broad, Executive Director 630/637-8000 630/637-1276 admin@dupagechildrensmuseum.org http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St Wheaton, IL 60187-5321 DuPage, Region: 5 M, W, F, Sa 10-4pm, Su 1-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Seniors/Students, Children under 4 free. Explore three floors of exhibits on the area history from 1830s to the present. Exhibitions feature hundreds of artifacts and photos along with many hands-on activites for all ages. History Jody A. Crago, Director 630/682-7343 630/682-6549 historical.museum@dupgaeco.org http://www.dupageco.org/museum DuSable Museum African-American History 740 E 56th Pl Chicago, IL 60637 Cook, Region: 5 M-Sa 10am-4pm; Su 12-4pm (except in winter) Dissemination of history & culture of Africans & Americans of African descent through exhibits, programs, archives & activities. History Antoinette Wright 773/947-0600 773/947-0677 info@dusablemuseum.org http://www.dusablemuseum.org/ Dwight Historical Society 119 W Main St Dwight, IL 60420-1321 Livingtston, Region: 2 By appt. Dwight area history. History Anthony Thorsen 815/584-1652