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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" which is actually a small theatre with a few more exhibits and where live performances are often held. The museum contains hundreds of artifacts and modern colorful displays appropriate for all ages.

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Central Congregational Church

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

Galesburg, IL Historic Churches

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

Seminary Street Historic District

Seminary Street is one of the midwest's success stories in downtown restoration and revitalization. The National Trust'

Galesburg, IL Historic Districts


Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Illinois State University Planetarium

The night sky is recreated in this 100-seat celestial theater in-the-round by ISU's Physics Department....

Bunker Links Municipal Golf

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Canton Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Westview Golf Course -Nine Hole

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 6 days...

Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Located in the Holiday Inn, The IBCA Hall of Fame honors players, coaches, teams, officials, media, and friends of basketball...