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Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the second oldest US Army Museum. Its primary mission is history of Rock Island Arsenal and a premiere small arms collection. The significant small arms collection includes rare examples. There is a serial number 1 of the Model 1903 rifle and serial number 2
Rock Island, IL MuseumsGardner Museum of Architecture
The Gardner Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Place's
Quincy, IL MuseumsFunk Prarie Home
The Pre-civil war, Victorian home of Illinois Senator and director of the Chicago Stock Yards, Lafayette Funk, lets visitors explore the lifestyle of a pioneering prairie family in the 1800\'
Shirley, IL MuseumsMetamora Courthouse
Built in 1845, this building served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of the two surviving courthouses on the historic 8th Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln.
Metamora, IL Historic CourthousesDavid Davis Mansion
This 19th Century mansion was the home of United States Supreme Court Justice, David Davis, mentor to Abraham Lincoln. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1872. Several annual Festivals include the Glorious Garden Walk and Mr. Lincoln's Birthday.
Bloomington, IL Historic HomesWoodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
This Farm was established in 1824
Jacksonville, IL Historic HomesJim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA
A 26-square mile tract situated in the gently rolling countryside of west-central Illinois, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area (JEPC) is one of the Department'
Chandlerville, IL Wildlife AreasCarl 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 HomesThe 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 TheatresHennepin Canal Parkway - Recreational Trail
The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a 104.5
Geneseo, IL TrailsHenry County Court House
The stately Henry County courthouse was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county and the judges bench is fine natural finished oak. One of Illinois'
Cambridge, IL Historic Courthouses