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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

Abe Lincoln's Talking House Driving Tour

Tune your vehicles radio into 1650 AM or 1620 AM and listen to the history behind 11 homes in Pittsfield, Illinois that were ...

All Wars Museum

The All Wars Museum is located on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home. The free museum honors Illinois veterans and hou...

Conklin's Barn 2 Dinner Theatre

Your home for hospitality with a bountiful buffet and the funniest live theatre in Central Illinois....

Deere - Wiman House & Butterworth Center

Two historic homes, built 1872 and 1892. Lived in by 4 generations of John Deere's descendants. Guided tours showcase the his...

Pettengill - Mormon House Museum

The Pettengill-Morron House Museum was built by Moses Pettengill in 1868 in the Second Empire architectural style; the house ...