Relive the days of yore as visitors step into a restored 1895-1945 one-room schoolhouse.
Relive the days of yore as visitors step into a restored 1895-1945 one-room schoolhouse.
Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a Children'
Charleston, IL MuseumsThe final resting place for a great many Civil War veterans and for Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother. The church is open to the public. The south stained glass window includes a picture of the Lincolns'
Charleston, IL CemeteriesDiscover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery)
Charleston, IL CemeteriesCharleston's reputation as a city of murals is growing more and more as visitors learn of the project. The murals around the square are worth a walking tour. The tour spans a seven block area. This mural was painted by Glen C. Davies of Urbana. The mural is located on the east side of 5
Charleston, IL MuralsTour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsThe Jasper County Museum is located in the Newton Library with special sections that highlight two famous natives, actor, Bur...
Known as a family country music show offering entertainment for the whole family. ...
A visitor's center containing maps and information on the entire Amish area. 150 Amish craft shops on their farm sites dot th...
The Bank of Dwight built in 1855, is the oldest business institution in the village. The Greek Classic design building was re...
Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol building in Illinois (...