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Archives & Special Collections
Macomb, Illinois

History, University

McDonough County Genealogical Society
Macomb, Illinois

General, History

Two Rivers Arts Council
Macomb, Illinois

Art, Culture, History

Center for Icarian Studies
Macomb, Illinois

History

McDonough County Historical Society
Macomb, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Since 1967, the McDonough County Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization, has been an important force for promoting historical understanding and preserving materials that reflect the county’s heritage. Over the years, historical programs at the bi-monthly meetings have drawn upon a broad range of speakers with local expertise, for talks on pioneer settlements, early hotels, the Underground Railroad, Lincoln’s visits, the Civil War, Victorian homes, one-room schools, coal mining, murder cases, pottery factories, horse breeding, early hospitals, small villages, opera houses, bootleggers, noted lawyers, and a host of other topics that give McDonough County a fascinating heritage.

Western Illinois Museum
Macomb, Illinois

General, History

· represents the history of West Central Illinois with a collection of over 6,000 artifacts
· mounts 3 to 4 quality exhibitions a year
· receives over 2,600 visitors yearly
· has 50 active volunteers
· has the support of 125 members
· receives pledges from more than 20 individuals and businesses
· plans to develop a space for the museum’s permanent collection
· conveniently located in downtown Macomb

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

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