Hanna House Museum Wayne County Historical Society 300 SE 2nd St Fairfield, IL 62837 Wayne, Region: 1 101 E Center St Mar-Nov: Sa, Su 12:30-4:30pm and by appt. Donations welcome. The house features local history exhibits from 1920s with special exhibits on military, civic events, Lion’s memoribilia, schools, Shelton gang, oil boom, sports, country stores, churches, gas pumps, and funeral home equipment. The Society also features local history from the 1800s through 1920. Features industry, Civil War, textiles, WW I and more. Judith Puckett, President 618/842-3711 x4201 618/842-4425 waynecountyhistory@hotmail.com Harris Agricultural Museum 521 N Illinois St Atwood, IL 61913 Piatt, Region: 2 202 W Locust St M-F 1-4pm and by appt. Donations welcome. Displays of large agricultural equipment used in this area from the early 1900s to the 1940s. 1919 Model T Ford dump truck. Also have farm kitchens, barber shop, chicken house, milk house, grocery counter, blacksmith shop tools and farm hand tools, canning display, child’s room and toys. Specialized Roger Harris 217/578-2231 217/578-2514 harrisagmuseum@harriscompanies.com http://www.ccmmra.com/museum.html Hawthorne Works Museum 3801 South Central Avenue Cicero, IL 60804-4398 Cook, Region: 5 708/656-8000 x 322 Fax: 708/656-3297 r.schreiner@morton.edu www.morton.edu Hegeler Carus Foundation 1307 7th St LaSalle, IL 61301 LaSalle, Region: 4 Tours held on the hour: W-Su 12-4pm. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Students, Group discount. 1874-1876 Victorian mansion on the National Register of Historic Places. Elegant rooms feature 13-foot-high, stenciled ceilings; intricate woodwork; parquet floors; floor-to-ceiling windows and other fine details of a century-old masterpiece. 2nd Sunday Lecture Series, 3rd Fridays Concert Series, 4th Friday Movie at the Mansion. Historic House Sharon Wagenknecht, Ex Director 815/224-5891 815/224-5801 tours@hegelercarus.org http://www.hegelercarus.org Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center 801 W Adams St, 4th Fl Chicago, IL 60607-3034 Cook, Region: 5 T-F 10-4pm, Sa 11-4pm, Su 12-5pm. Members free, $5 Nonmembers. To preserve and showcase the Greek-American immigrant experience, heritage, and art work. Art Elaine Drikakis, Ex Director 312/655-1234 312/655-1221 curator@hellenicmuseum.org http://www.hellenicmuseum.org/ Henke - Buck Living History Homestead 3373 Ahne Rd Waterloo, IL 62298 Monroe, Region: 1 618/939-8194 recnsidr@htc.net Heritage Hall 404 Naperville Rd Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 DuPage, Region 5 Janice White 630/654-1495 jswpt@comcast.net Hieronymus Mueller Museum 420 W Eldorado St Decatur, IL 62522-2189 Macon, Region: 2 Th-Sa 1-4pm. $2 Adults, $1.50 Children under 18. Collection consists of photos and artifacts showing the early history of the Mueller family and the history of the company from 1857 to present. Mike Deatherage, Manager 217/423-6161 muellermuseum@aol.com http://www.cityofdecatur.com/mueller.htm Hinsdale Historical Society Museum PO Box 336 Hinsdale, IL 60522 DuPage, Region: 5 15 S Clay St F, Sa 10-2pm and by appt. An 1874 house museum furnished and decorated to the period allowing visitors to experience Hinsdale’s formative years. Christmas open house and Brush Hill Fest in Jun to celebrate early settlers. Carrie Hageman, Director 630/789-2600 630/789-3593 info@hinsdalehistory.org www.hinsdalehistory.org Historic Elsah Foundation Village of Elsah Museum PO Box 117 Elsah, IL 62028 Jersey, Region: 3 26 LaSalle St Apr-Oct: F, Sa, Su 1-4pm. Free. Collection of artifacts relating to the vicinity prior to and following the founding of the village in 1853. Marie Oleson, President 618/374-1213 moleson@principia.edu www.elsah.org/hisfound.html Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center 614 E 113th St Chicago, IL 60628 Cook, Region: 5 Center: 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave Tu-Su 11-3pm. Guided walking tours of Pullman Historic District-1st Su of May-Oct at 1:30pm. 773/785-8901 773/785-8182 tours@pullmanil.org www.pullmanil.org Historic Sites - Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 313 S Sixth St Springfield, IL 62701 Sangamon, Region: 3 Linda Norbut Suits 217/785-5656 217/785-8117 linda.norbut.suits@illinois.gov www.illinoishistory.gov Historic Vandalia, Inc. 301 W Main Vandalia, IL 62471 Fayette, Region: 3 M-Sa 9:30-4pm, most Su 1-4pm. An extensive collection of local history from the 1800-1900s. Special monthly exhibits and artifacts on military, medical, business, industry, agriculture history. Children’s area. Mary Truitt, Treasurer 618/283-4866 mtruitt@swetland.net Historical Society of Forest Park 7555 Jackson Blvd Forest Park, IL 60130 Cook, Region: 5 By appt. Discover, collect, publicize, and display material pertaining to history of Forest Park. Regular mtgs to highlight history. History Richard Vitton, President 708/366-2865 FP-History@hotmail.com Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest PO Box 771 Oak Park, IL 60303 Cook, Region: 5 217 Home Mar-Nov: Th-Su 12:30-3:30pm; Dec-Feb: 12:30-2:30pm; Research office: M-F 9-5pm, Su 1-5pm. $5. Housed in Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark features Oak Park and River Forest history; notables like Edgar Rice Burroughs; changing exhibits, programs, and annual cemetery walk. Frank Lipo, Ex Director 708/848-6755 708/848-0246 oprfhistorian@sbcglobal.net http://www.oprf.com/oprfhist/ Historical Society of Quincy /Adams County 425 S 12th St Quincy, IL 62301-4303 Adams, Region: 3 Museum: Apr-Oct: Tu-Sa 10am-2pm & other times by appointment; Museum shop: Tu-Sa 10am- 2pm. $3 Adults, $1.50 Students. Collect and preserve items relating to history of Quincy and Adams County; preservation of Governor John Wood's 1835 Greek Revival-style mansion. The Parsonage, a Local History Museum, displays our collection of the history of Quincy and Adams County. Judith Winkelmann, Executive Director 217/222-1835 217/222-8212 hsqac@sbcglobal.net Hoffman Estates Museum 1900 Hasselle Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Cook, Region: 5 Patricia A. Barch 847/923-3387 847/923-3389 pbarch@stdl.org Hoiles-Davis Museum Bond County Historical Society PO Box 376 Greenville, IL 62246 Bond, Region: 3 318 W Winter St Rotating exhibits and artifacts related to Bond County history. Special events include April Heritage Day, ice cream socials, and Muny Band concert in June. John Coleman 618/593-5325 president@bondcounty historical.org www.bondcountyhistorical.org Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois 4255 Main St Skokie, IL 60076-2063 Cook, Region: 5 M-Th 9-4:30pm, F 9-3pm, Su 12-4pm. Events of the historical period known as the Holocaust, 1933-1945; the vitality of pre-war Jewish life; contemporary response to the Holocaust as reflected in student art and poetry. History Lillian Polus Gerstner, Executive Director 847/677-4640 847/677-4684 info@hmfi.org www.hmfi.org Illinois Amish Interpretive Center 111 S Locust St Arcola, IL 61910 Douglas, Region: 2 Mar-Nov: M-Sa 9-5pm; Dec-Feb: by appt. $2.75 Adults, $2.50 Seniors, $2.25 Children. Museum dedicated to the Old Order Amish of Central Illinois. Exhibits include history of how the Amish came to be in the United States and later Illinois, century-old quilts, buggy and textiles. Tours of Amish country-side available by appointment. Stella Eads, Director 217/268-3599 217/268-4810 amishcenter@consolidated.net http://www.amishcenter.com Illinois Association for the Advancement of Archaeology 904 Mayfair Rd Champaign, IL 61821-4437 Champaign Region: 3 Publishes the quarterly "Illinois Antiquity," avocational archaeologists, teachers, professional archaeologists, students & others who support the goals of archaeological site preservation & the scientific investigation of archaeological material. Specialized Alice Berkson 217/356-4829 217/398-1952 berksonalice@insightbb.com http://www.museum.state.il.us/iaaa Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook 130 S. Clow International Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60490 Will, Region: 5 N. Kent Demuth, Executive Director 630/771-1937 info@illinoisaviationmuseum.com http://www.illinoisaeromuseum.com Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society PO Box 288 Paxton, IL 60957-0288 Ford, Region: 2 250 N Market St Donations welcome 2nd & 4th Sa 9am-4pm; & by appt History of Illinois Central Railroad including displays of railroad items including a boxcar, caboose, and baggage car; 1915 valuation reports for the ICRR. Specialized Charles F. Werner, Treasurer 217/379-2261 217/379-4078 CharlesWerner@icrrhistorical.org http://www.icrrhistorical.org Illinois Citizen Soldier Museum VFW Post 2257 1001 Michigan Ave Galesburg, IL 61401 Knox, Region: 3 M-F 9-1pm, Sa 9-4pm. War memoribilia, artifacts, weapons, and uniforms from the Revolutionary War to the present. Jim Verheyen, Commander 309/342-1181 309/343-1830 Illinois Fire Museum Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259 Sangamon, Region: 3 Central Ave & Main, State Fair Grounds M-F 1-4pm. Closed holidays. Fire fighting exhibits of memorabilia, antiques, art work, equipment, sculptures, and one of the largest patch collections. Specialized David R. Stroh, Curator 217/524-8754 217/782-1062 dstroh@mail.state.il.us http://www.state.il.us/osfm/AwarenessEdu/IllinoisFireMuseum.htm Illinois Great Rivers Conference Archives United Methodist Church c/o Pfeiffer Library-MacMurray College, 447 E College Jacksonville, IL 62650-2590 Morgan, Region: 3 M-Th 9:30am-4:30pm, F 9:30am-3:30pm Membership, baptismal, & marriage records from closed churches within the United Methodist Church and all predecesser denominations; non-circulating religious library; local church histories; vertical files on annual conference ministers, churches, & agencies; religious artifacts. Library Lauretta Scheller, Archivist 217/479-7694 archives@igrac.org http://www.igrac.org Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 1 Old State Capitol Pl Springfield, IL 62701 Sangamon, Region: 3 313 S 6th St M-F 8:30-5pm. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, historic preservation, education & publications, historic sites. Robert J. Coomer, Director 217/785-7930 217/785-7937 hpa.info@illinois.gov http://www.illinoishistory.gov Illinois Humanities Council 203 N Wabash, Ste 2020 Chicago, IL 60601-2417 Cook, Region: 5 M-F 9-5pm. The IHC supports organizations active in lifelong learning, fosters collaboration among cultural and educational organizations, and produces and funds public humanities events Program Director 312/422-5580 312/422-5588 ihc@prairie.org http://www.prairie.org/ Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition 200 S State St Belvidere, IL 61008 Boone, Region: 4 Char Scamihorn 815/547-3854 815/547-3749 lincolnhwyil@insightbb.com http://www.lincolnhwyil.com Illinois Mennonite Historical & Genealogical Society 675 State Rte 116 Metamora, IL 61548 Woodford, Region: 2 Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center Apr-Oct: F-Sa 10-4pm, Su 1:30-4:30pm, and by appt. Archives, library, museum, Sutter barn, Grossdawdy house, museum, arboretum; historical Mennonite and Amish artifacts, archives, collection, preservation, recording of Illinois Mennonite and Amish history. Edwin J. Stalter, President 309/367-2551 309/392-2518 imhgs@comcast.net www.imhgs.org Illinois National Guard & Militia Historical Society 1301 N MacArthur Blvd Springfield, IL 62702-2399 Sangamon, Region: 3 M-F 8:30-3pm. To illustrate and present the history, traditions, and spirit of the Illinois National Guard and Militia as well as its involvement in conflicts and disasters dating from the 18th century via displays, exhibits, and photographs to the public. Specialized Don Bradley, Ex Director 217/761-3975 217/761-3709 don.bradley@il.ngb.army.mil http://www.ilng-history.org Illinois Oilfield Museum PO Box 69 Oblong, IL 62449 Crawford Region: 2 Under development Specialized Della Workman http://www.theonlyoblong.com/oil_field/ Illinois Railway Museum PO Box 427 Union, IL 60180 McHenry, Region: 5 Memoriall-Labor Day: M-F 10-4pm; May-Oct: Sa-Su 10:30-5pm. $9. Most extensive collection of full size antique railroad transportation equipment in the US. Collection includes steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban cars, and trolley buses. Nick Kallas, Manager 815/923-4391 www.irm.org Illinois Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 3105 N Prospect Rd Peoria, IL 61603-1505 Peoria, Region: 3 Museum to open soon. Honoring all figures of sports, from amateur to professional, who are associated with Illinois. Specialized Dr. B. Michael Higgins 309/685-5224 Illinois Saint Andrew Society Scottish American Museum 505 Rosebud, North Lombard, IL 60148 Cook, Region: 5 2800 Des Plaines Ave North Riverside, IL 60546 1st Sa of each month except Aug and Dec: 9-12pm and by appt. Free. Collection of Scottish books, paintings, songs, etc. much centering around the history of the St. Andrew’s Society. Wayne Rethford, President Emeritus 708/629-4516 wrethford@aol.com http://www.chicago-scots.org Illinois State Archives Norton Building Capitol Complex Springfield, IL 62756-0001 Sangamon, Region: 3 M-F 8-4:30pm, Sa 8-3:30pm except holiday weekends. Public documents of permanent administrative, legal, or historical value produced by all governmental agencies within Illinois from 18th century to present. David Joens, Director 217/782-3492 217/524-3930 djoens@ilsos.net www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Historical Society 210 1/2 S. 6th St., Ste 200 Springfield, IL 62701-1503 Sangamon, Region: 3 M-F 8-4:30pm. Publications, symposia, Centennial Awards, student / teaching awards. William Furry, Executive Director 217/525-2781 217/525-2783 wfurry@sbcglobal.net http://www.historyillinois.org Illinois State Military Museum Dept of Military Affairs 1301 N MacArthur Springfield, IL 62702-2399 Sangamon, Region: 3 Tu-Sa 1-4:30pm and by appt. Preserving the heritage of the citizen-soldier of Illinois with exhibits, programs, outreach, and a library. Collection includes vehicles, aircraft, weapons, uniforms, equipment, flags, photographs, and documents. History Mark Whitlock, Director 217/761-3910 217/761-3709 mark.whitlock@il.ngb.army.mil http://il.ngb.army.mil Illinois State Museum Illinois Dept of Natural Resources 502 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62706-5000 Corner of Spring & Edwards Sts Sangamon, Region: 3 M-Sa 8:30-5pm, Su 12-5pm. Free admission, donations welcome. Permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois natural and cultural history, anthropology, fine and decorative arts. Children can see, hear, and touch in “A Place for Discovery” area. Shop features educational games and quality crafts by Illinois artisans. Bonnie W. Styles, Director 217/782-7386 217/782-1254 kwooldridge@museum.state.il.us http://www.museum.state.il.us Illinois State Museum - Chicago Gallery Illinois Dept of Natural Resources 100 W Randolph, Ste 2-100 Chicago, IL 60601-3219 Cook, Region: 5 James R Thompson Ctr M-F 9-5pm, closed on holidays. Call for exhibit changes. Free. Changing art exhibitions by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Gift shop. Jane Stevens, Assistant Director 312/814-5322 312/814-3471 jstevens@museum.state.il.us http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources 201 W 10th St Lockport, IL 60441 Will, Region: 5 Tu-Sa 10am-5pm; Su 12-5pm; closed holidays; call for exhibit schedule information. The Gallery, a branch of the Illinois State Museum, features changing exhibitions of art by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Exhibits are complimented by educational events, group tours, and outreach activities. Art Jim Zimmer, Administrator 815/838-7400 815/838-7448 jzimmer@museum.state.il.us http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/ Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Museum 3936 N Peoria Rd Springfield, IL 62702 Sangamon, Region: 3 Th, Sa 10-2pm. $1 Suggested Donation. Automobiles, equipment, uniforms, and historical photographs of the Illinois State Police. The museum is a work in progress and will continue to expand exhibits. Joe Davis, President 217/525-1922 isphf@sbcglobal.net www.isphf.org Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Ctr 20000 Western Ave Olympia Fields, IL 60461 Cook, Region: 5 M-F 8:30-4:30pm. Programs to advance environmental education, outdoor recreation, and natural resource stewardship. Conference, retreat, and meeting host. Dave Guritz, Director 708/481-2330 708/481-1454 Dguritz@hfparks.com http://www.ironaoks.com Iroquois County Historical Society Old Courthouse Museum 103 W Cherry St Watseka, IL 60970-1524 Iroquois, Region: 2 M-F 10-4pm, Sa by appt only, closed holidays. $2 Adults, $.50 Children. Exhibition and preservation of artifacts, memorabilia, and history of Iroquois County. Judy Ficke, Manager 815/432-2215 ichs@localline.com www.oldcourthousemuseum.org Italian Cultural Center of Casa Italia 1621 N. 39th Ave Stone Park, IL 60165 Cook, Region: 5 M-Sa 10-4pm. Art gallery, library, museum, local history. Josetta Mentesana Weber 708/345-3842 708/338-0723 italianculturalcenter@comcast.net www.casaitaliachicago.com J. H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum PO Box 266 Atlanta, IL 61723 Logan Region: 3 May-Oct: Su 1-3pm The JH Hawes Grain Elevator, built in 1904 & in operation until 1976, is the only fully restored wooden grain elevator in Illinois. Museum interprets grain storage & the shipping industry as it existed in the first half of the 20th Century. History Bill Thomas 217/648-2056 217/648-5077 Jane Addams Hull House Museum University of Illinois at Chicago 800 S Halsted St Chicago, IL 60607-7017 Cook Region: 5 Free Tu-F 10am-4pm, Su 12-4pm; closed M, Sa The museum & historic house serve as a dynamic memorial to Jane Addams, the work of her associates, and the neighborhood they served. Local history, women's history, guided tours, media presentations, and an annual conference. Historic House Peg Strobel, Director 312/413-5353 312/413-2092 jahh@uic.edu http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull Jarrot Mansion Project, Inc 107 Elm St Cahokia, IL 62206 St. Clair, Region: 1 Call for information Support group for Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site, education programs, & sales. Historic House Loretta Lopinot, Chair 618/277-2111 618/332-1737 John A. Logan College Museum 700 Logan College Rd Carterville, IL 62918 Williamson Region: 1 Free M-F 8am-9pm, Sa 9am-5pm Collections are local fine art, midwestern fine crafts, national wildlife art and historical materials related to John A. Logan. Exhibits and programs promote appreciation of southern Illinois' visual arts, cultural heritage, natural history, and relationship to contemporary issues. University Adrienne Barkley Giffin, Director of Cultural Affairs 618/985-3741 618/985-2248 museum@jalc.edu http://www.jalc.edu/museum John Deere Historic Site 8393 S Main St Dixon, IL 61021-9406 Ogle, Region: 4 Grand Detour, see website for directions Daily 9-5pm. Original homestead of John Deere, just north of Dixon, where he created his first self-cleaning plow. The site features a replica of his blacksmith shop with a working blacksmith, an archeological dig site, and gift shop. Lynn Timmerman, Manager 309/748-7957 309/748-1080 timmermanlynna@johndeere.com www.johndeerehistoricsite.com Johnson County Genl & Historical Society PO Box 1207 Vienna, IL 62995-1207 404 Vine St; Powell Museum & Research Ctr; Forman Depot Museum: Tu-F 10-4pm, Sa 8-12pm; May-Nov: F, Sa 1-4pm. Free. Life of Paul Powell; history and genealogy in Johnson County; specialized displays and political memoribilia of Paul Powell, former Secretery of State in Illinois. 100 year-old railroad depot and exhibits on railroad history. Gary Hacker, President 618/995-2068 Lake3@shawneelink.net jcghs@shawneelink.net http://www.johnsoncountyil.net Joliet Area Historical Society & Museum 204 N Ottawa Joliet, IL 60432 Will, Region: 5 200-204 N Ottawa Tu-Sa 10-5pm, Su 12-5pm. $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Ages 4-17. Local history museum. Special programs for schools, scouts, children, and adults. Traveling exhibits, cemetery walk, overnights, and collector’s showcase and appraisal fair, teas, Key West in Jun, and gala fundraisers. Susan English, Ex Director 815/723-5201 815/722-9039 senglish@jolietmuseum.org http://www.jolietmuseum.org Joseph F. Glidden Homestead 921 W Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 DeKalb Region: 4 Donations welcome Apr-Dec: 1st Sa of month 9am-3pm The site offers programs highlighting Glidden's contributions to the economic development of both the region and the nation through hist invention of the most widely used types of barbed wire. Historic House Jim Morel, President 815/756-7904 jimorel@juno.com http://gliddenhomestead.org Jubilee College State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 11817 Jubilee College Rd Brimfield, IL 61517 Peoria, Region: 3 Hours are seasonal. Please call. History of Jubilee College, a mid-1800 Episcopal Church seminary. Jim Tumminelli, Site Manager 309/243-9489 jubcol@mtco.com Jurica Nature Museum Benedictine University 5700 College Rd Lisle, IL 60532-0900 DuPage, Region: 5 Sep-May: M-F 1-5pm, Su 2-4pm. Natural history collection featuring mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and minerals. Guided tours for school groups. Discovery boxes for teachers and home schoolers. Mary Mickus 630/829-6546 630/829-6547 mmickus@ben.edu www.ben.edu/museum