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 HomesThe 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 TheatresThe Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898
Galesburg, IL Historic ChurchesThe 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 HistorySeminary Street is one of the midwest's success stories in downtown restoration and revitalization. The National Trust'
Galesburg, IL Historic DistrictsYour home for hospitality with a bountiful buffet and the funniest live theatre in Central Illinois....
The historic double home features 27 rooms and 9,000 square feet to display the museum's collections. See the general store, ...
Guided tours offered during February and March show syrup making by the "Boiling Down" process. Gift store stocked with syrup...
4 self-drive tours of 30 historic county barns. Types of barn's included are double valley, cross gable, gambrel, stick and r...