Culture, History

Culture

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

The Menard County Historical Society maintains a museum and archives in the former Frackelton Bank. Built in 1889 on the corner of Seventh & Jackson in Petersburg, Illinois, this lovely Victorian-styled building is on the west side of the Menard County Courthouse Square across the street from the Menard County Courthouse.

Culture, History

Culture, Historical Society

Our museum is a look into the past of Mount Pulaski, the people, the businesses, the rich history.
Our town being one the last remaining courthouses Abraham Lincoln served in the 8th Judicial District has a link with the man who would become President.
From 1848 to 1855 Mount Pulaski was the seat of county government and court. Come walk the floors in the courthouse as Abraham Lincoln had and learn of the rich history of this samll town.

Culture, History

Art, Culture, General, History

Please go to the museum website for detailed information.

Cemetery, Culture, General, History, Library

Our collection includes Staunton newspapers on microfilm, census records, county histories, cemetery records, family histories, church records, etc. The Society will accept donations of any genealogical books and materials. These books and family data are placed in our Genealogy Room. The Macoupin County Genealogical Society does not have an office or building. Our materials are housed in the George and Santina Sawyer Genealogy Room at the Staunton Public Library, 306 West Main St, Staunton, IL 62088.

Archaeology, Culture, History, Natural History, Zoo

Described as "a hidden gem" of local cultural, natural and prehistoric history for lower DeKalb and upper LaSalle Counties.

Art, Culture

Culture, History, Historical Society

Art, Culture, History

We give tours for any one who wants to know about the history of tattooing.

Culture

Culture, History, Historic House

The Museums at Lisle Station Park provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the heritage and culture of 19th century Northern Illinois. Settled in 1832, the life of this agricultural community soon revolved around the railroad depot and the area became known as Lisle Station.