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Galesburg, Illinois

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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

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

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

Illinois Citizen Soldier Museum

Historic, military museum.

Galesburg, IL Museums

Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Quincy Art Center

The Quincy Art Center, a museum of the visual art's, is located on the ground's of the Lorenzo Bull Mansion, now the Women's ...

Children's Discovery Museum

Come experience three floors of unique, hands-on, larger than life exhibits! This museum is designed to create a sense of won...

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...

Woodland Palace at Francis Park

Fred Francis built this home in 1890 utilizing his innovative ideas using brick, stone and native wood with disappearing door...

Ocean Farm

Ocean Farm is working to make a harmonious place where nature and agriculture complement each other. A contour strip rotation...