Admission: Free
Hours: By appointment only. Closed major holidays.
Address:
621 St. Clair St.
Phone: 618-283-0024
Come visit us in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol building in Illinois (built in 1836)
Vandalia, IL Historic SitesItems on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45
Vandalia, IL MuseumsBronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall, volunteers in period dress "ressurrect"
Vandalia, IL CemeteriesVisit the beautiful grounds at Wards Museum and see a collection of over 10,000 specimens of sea shells, primitive furniture ...
Visit a complex consisting of the home of Oakland's first physician, Dr. Hiram Rutherford, a completely restored 1850's home ...
The Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum has displays of hundreds of authentic artifacts from the frontier period...
Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment dating back 100 years are featured. Open for special events....