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Galesburg, Illinois

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The Orpheum Theatre

The restored vaudeville Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a monument to the spirit of Galesburg and Knox County - a love of history, the arts and community. Described as "a veritable house of enchantment" when it opened its doors on August 19, 1916

Galesburg, IL Historic Theatres

Carl Sandburg State Historic Site

Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg. The Visitor Center contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn"

Galesburg, IL Historic Homes

Central Congregational Church

The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898

Galesburg, IL Historic Churches

Galesburg Railroad Museum

The Galesburg Railroad Museum celebrates the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. See the authentic railroad memorabilia. Great for kids and rail fans!

Galesburg, IL Railroad History


Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Holt House

Birthplace of Pi Beta Phi, the first fraternity for women founded April 28, 1867. Available for group meetings and social eve...

Deere and Company, John Deere Factory Tours

View the production of a variety of John Deere implements and parts distribution, depending on the factory site selected. The...

Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch

Acres of pumpkins, giant corn maze, farm fresh produce and family recreation including a petting zoo, craft barn, timber-park...

Illinois Citizen Soldier Museum

Historic, military museum. ...

Campbell's Island Memorial

The Campbell's Island Memorial is a granite monument dedicated in 1908 to the 16 Americans who died during a day-long attack ...