Historical Societies Near Me in Harvard, il

Illinois Railway Museum

7000 Olson Road, Union, IL

The mission of the Illinois Railway Museum is to demonstrate the vital role railroads have played in the growth of the Chicago area as well as the United States through the preservation and... Read More

Boone County Museum of History

314 S. State St, Belvidere, IL

Mission:

The mission of the Boone County Historical Museum is to stimulate interest in Boone County History through education, research, and preservation of artifacts... Read More

Midway Village Museum

6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL

Our Mission:

Midway Village Museum, the best institution for collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford region, is committed to educating and... Read More

Artwork Childrens Museum

130 Washington Street, Ingleside, IL

Mission Statement

To promote the arts and recycling in an interactive environment with hands on activities and exhibits relating to all aspects of the arts. These include Fine Arts,... Read More

Elgin Historical Society and Museum

360 Park Street, Elgin, IL

The Elgin Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization chartered in 1961. The purpose of the Society is to increase and enrich the knowledge of the history of Elgin and to provide... Read More

Discovery Center Museum

711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL

Mission Statement:
Create oppurtunities for joyful learning and discovery through hands-on experiences in science and art.

About Us:
The... Read More

Ellwood House And Museum

509 North First Street, Dekalb, IL

The House Today
The Ellwood House property today consists of about 8.5 acres, which includes the wooded area to the North of the mansion. The original Ellwood estate totaled more than... Read More

Fox River Trolley Museum

365 South LaFox Street, South Elgin, IL

While a trolley ride is a new occurrence for many of the museum's young riders, the Fox River Line itself is not new, dating back to 1896. At the turn of the century this interurban line was... Read More

St. Charles History Museum

215 East Main Street, Saint Charles, IL

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM - 4PM

Sunday: Closed

The Museum is closed on all major... Read More

Bartlett History Museum

228 South Main Street, Bartlett, IL

Mission Statement:
The Bartlett History Museum collects, preserves and interprets Bartlett's rich heritage and shares it with the community through exhibitions, education... Read More

Fabyan Villa Museum

1925 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL

History :

The Fabyan Villa Museum was the home of George and Nelle Fabyan from 1905 - 1939. It was initially their summer home, while they lived in Chicago, but... Read More

West Chicago City Museum

132 Main Street, West Chicago, IL

Mission:
The West Chicago City Museum is a dynamic history and art center that inspires and involves the community through research, programs and exhibits.

Bloomingdale Park District Museum

108 South Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL

Built in 1849 as the First Baptist Church of Christ. Visitors today can view the original 1849 ceiling, knotty pine floor, and some of the original glass pane windows.Bloomingdale Academy took... Read More

Arlington Heights Historical Museum

110 West Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL

Mission: The past is never lost - as long as it is remembered. Towards that goal, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum collects and preserves significant materials related... Read More

Byron Museum Of History

110 North Union Street, Byron, IL

About Us

The Lucius Read House and Byron Museum of History are part of the Byron Museum District in Byron, Illinois (see Staff and Structure). Since its... Read More

First Division Museum At Cantigny

1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL

Mission

Preserve, Present, Promote. Our mission is to preserve, interpret and present to the public the continuing history of the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the... Read More