Explore Stephenson County
Lindo Theater
This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.
Freeport, IL Historic TheatresStephenson County Historical Society Museum
This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Freeport, IL MuseumsJane Addams Burial Site
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer. She founded Chicago'
Cedarville, IL CemeteriesGarnhart's Oliver Museum
Explore the largest Oliver Hart-Parr collection in the midwest, including farm toys, advertising and collectibles dating back to 1860
German Valley, IL MuseumsLena Water Tower
Built in 1896 and 100 years later, the Lena Water Tower was placed on the National Register of Historic Structures. The 100
Lena, IL Historic BuildingsSilver Creek and Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train
All aboard the antique steam train, as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and a passenger flatcar for a 4
Freeport, IL ExcursionsFreeport Arts Center
Explore six permanent galleries: European (19th Century paintings, sculpture, and one of the world's finest collection of Pietre Dure or Florentine Mosaics), antiquities (Egyptian, Greek and Roman), and Native American (pots, basket and Kachina dolls)
Freeport, IL GalleriesWinslow Historical Society Museum
Discover the history of Winslow. Featuring displays relating to discovery of cream cheese which had its beginnings in Winslow. Also see the history of Doc Carver'
Winslow, IL Museums