History

The Wabash County Museum has just moved into expanded quarters in a handicapped accessible building. New features are a research library, children's hands on area (to be developed), a permanent exhibit on Mt. Carmel native, Brace Beemer, radio's longest running and best known Lone Ranger, a timeline of local history illustrated with artifacts, temporary and changing exhibits on various topics. Educational programs are offered on a regular basis. Mt. Carmel was known as the "Little City of Great Music" and a exhibit is devoted to music. Its centerpieces are a square grand piano and a Meissner radio produced in Mt. Carmel. An oversize dollhouse with original furnishings from the 1930's was built like the home of its owner.

History

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The Warren County History Museum focuses on the extensive history of Warren County Illinois since it's inception in 1825. We feature exhibits that examine the agricultural, industrial, educational, and military history of the county and its residents.

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The purpose of the Warrenville Historical Society is to bring together those interested in Warrenville's history, and to collect, preserve and display objects and documents that illustrate that history. The Historical Society is a self-supporting not-for-profit organization.The Warrenville Historical Society was organized in 1980 and the Society opened the Warrenville Historical Museum in 1984. Space was provided for the Museum in one room of the Greek Revival Style Albright Building through the generosity of the City of Warrenville, interest groups, businesses and individuals. The museum now encompasses the entire building.

History, Historical Society

Historic House

Wauconda is located in the southeastern part of Wauconda Township on the banks of a beautiful little lake which has from earliest times been known as Bangs Lake, named in honor of Justus and Mark Bangs, the first settlers of the place. The town of Wauconda was organized in the year of 1849, by a vote of the people of the County to divide said County into towns. There were 1,695 votes cast and all except three were in favor of the division.

History, Historical Society, Park

Art, Culture, History

Library

History

History, Historical Society

History

History

Art

Art

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

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