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Carbondale, Illinois

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SIUC's University Museum

The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100

Carbondale, IL Museums

West Walnut Street Historic District

Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975, 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts

Woodlawn Cemetery

The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Carbondale, IL Cemeteries


The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &

Carbondale, IL Ethnic Heritage

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Edwards County Historical Society Museum

The Edwards County Historical Society Museum was the birthplace of Louis Lincoln Emmerson, Governor of Illinois from 1929 - 1...

The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum

Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items, campaign memorabilia, photos, and documents from former Presid...

Carlyle Lake COE Campgrounds

For those planning to stick around a while, there are six public campgrounds perfect for a weekend get-away. These campground...

Harrah's Metropolis Casino

Casino action on the Ohio River at Metropolis, Illinois. New Slots, thrilling table games and fabulaous restaurants....

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

A wildlife refuge covering approximately 43,500 acres of forest, wetlands, and grasslands....