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Bishop Hill Arts Council P.O. Box 47 Bishop Hill, IL 61419 (309) 927-3311 Fax: (309) 927-3343 Send Email Visit Website Return to the serenity of our earlier time with a visit to this restored Swedish village. See traditional craftsmen at work, explore our museums, visit our numerous and unique shops, and dine in one of our Swedish-American restaurants. Bureau County Historical Museum 109 Park Ave West Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2184 Send Email Visit Website The Bureau County Historical Society Museum is located behind the Courthouse square at the intersection of beautiful Park Avenue West and Pleasant Street in Princeton, Illinois. The museum consists of two buildings that are next door to each other: the Clark-Norris Home, a handsome Prairie Square mansion built in 1900, and the Newell-Bryant House, a stately Greek Revival house dating back to 1853. Driving Directions From I-80: Exit at the Princeton exit (#56.) Turn left at the stop light and travel through town on Main Street. At the four-way stop sign at the Courthouse, turn right. The Museum is behind the Courthouse. There is free parking on Park Avenue in front of the Museum. Captain Swift Covered Bridge 1600 N Epperson Rd Princeton, IL 61356 One Mile west of Princeton. The strength of the bridge comes from its burr arch design, an idea patented by Theodore Burr of New York in 1804. Made entirely of wood, it is the only two lane covered bridge in Illinois. An award winning bridge. Drive-through. Caterpillar Visitors Center 110 SW Washington Peoria, IL 61629 (309) 675-0606 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Autumn Wickenhauser The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a fascinating look at the company, the iron and the people making sustainable progress possible around the world. From the humble beginnings of the first tractor to the company's present-day leadership in building infrastructure and powering the planet—it's all right here on Peoria's beautiful riverfront. We invite you to experience Caterpillar and plan your visit today. Immerse yourself It's your day your way at the Caterpillar Visitors Center where you'll enjoy experiencing Caterpillar on a self-guided journey at your own pace. You'll find interactive displays and exhibits sure to engage and entertain visitors of all ages. Climb in the seat of a massive two-story Cat® 797 truck and take a virtual ride into a customer's mine site down a haul road. Unleash your inner engineer and design your very own Cat machine. Hop onto a simulator and see first-hand what it's like to operate equipment the way real-life operators do. Marvel at the sheer massive volume of the rugged Cat machines. Delight in the customer-driven design and innovation that has made Caterpillar a world-leading manufacturer. Spend an hour or an afternoon. It's all up to you. Reflect on the past Caterpillar enjoys a strong legacy, and you'll enjoy a journey through time in the Caterpillar Heritage Gallery. From helping build San Francisco's famed cable car system, to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China, to the widening of the Panama Canal and hundreds of important milestones in between, Caterpillar was there. And you can learn about it here. See what the Holt steam track-type tractor prototype from 1905 looked like. Get up close and personal with an antique Caterpillar D8 Tractor. Sit in the seat and feel what it was like to operate this machine in the 1930s. Imagine a fleet of Caterpillar tractors helping to build San Francisco's finest bridges. Envision the future Caterpillar customers shape the world and build the future. Caterpillar engineers customer success through customer-focused product design and implementation. Explore how customers' ideas drive design and product decisions in the Immersive Visualization center where you can sit in the seat of a machine of the future or walk an assembly line of a factory not yet built. It's the same 3D technology that Caterpillar uses to design and build machines, engines and factories today, and it's a fascinating look into product development. Open your imagination in a visit to the Future Theater where the possibilities of tomorrow's world unfold, seeming as vast as the planet itself. Meet the people Caterpillar people—employees, suppliers, dealers and customers—make sustainable progress possible around the world every day. Visit Caterpillar people at work and see them through windows of different parts of the world. Learn how Caterpillar people all over the globe help neighbors and give back to their communities. Take home a tractor Or a Cat hat! The on-site Cat Merchandise Center offers a wide selection of collector die-cast scale models and the latest in Cat and Caterpillar branded footwear and designer apparel. Find the perfect gift for the Cat enthusiast in your family. Or pick out a pair of popular Cat boots for yourself. The Merchandise Center accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash, and is staffed by knowledgeable, friendly associates who can help you find what you need. Find us on Google+ Dickson Mounds State Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd. Lewistown, IL 61542 (309) 547-3721 Fax: (309) 547-3189 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Mike Wiant The premier on-site archaeological museum, located 45 miles southwest of Peoria, interprets the 12,000 year history of American Indian cultures in Illinois through artifacts, interpretive exhibits, major multi-image productions, hand-on activities, and a variety of public events in a rural setting. Free admission. For more information, contact the museum’s website at www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/ Horse & Buggy Museum RR1 Box 310 Biggsville, IL 61418 (309) 221-0066 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Jerry Weibel The museum offers agricultural history exhibits and programs from the period 1820-1920 when horses were the man source of power for farming and transportation. With 6000 sq. ft. of display area featuring eight interactive touchscreen kiosk with 80 video clips making Henderson county horse era come alive again. Over 50 equipment pieces are on exhibit. Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center 675 State Route 116 Metamora, IL 61548 (309) 367-2551 Fax: (309) 392-2518 Send Email Visit Website Museum of household/church artifacts, barn/agricultural museums, arboretum, Library/Archives. Open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the months of April - October. Library and main museum handicapped accessible. John C. Flanagan House 942 N.E. Glen Oak Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 674-1921 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Walter C Ruppman American Federalist-style home built circa 1837 by John Flanagan. The home is the oldest standing residence in Peoria and is on the National Register for Historic Places. For information, call 309-674-0322 or visit our website. Metamora Court House Museum 113 E. Partridge St Metamora, IL 61548 (309) 367-4470 The Metamora Courthouse was built in 1845 and served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of two surviving courthouses on the historic Eighth Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln. In 1978 the Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The first floor of the two-story brick structure contains a central hall flanked by two exhibit rooms, one displaying artifacts of early local history, the other with exhibits describing the 1850s court system and Lincoln's life on the Eighth Judicial Circuit. On the second floor, the former courtroom and two small chambers are furnished to represent the era during which Lincoln practiced law. Visitors may take guided tours of the building or view the rooms and exhibits on their own. A ten-minute video history of the building, which includes images and interpretation of the second floor, is available for viewing. The building’s first floor is accessible to persons with disabilities, the second floor is not. Metamora Courthouse annually hosts an evening “Christmas in the Courthouse” (first Friday in December). Contact the site for |
Owen Lovejoy Homestead Rt. 6 & Sixth St Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-2616 Visit Website The Owen Lovejoy Homestead, built in 1838 was the home of the famous abolitionist minister. Part of the Underground Railroad, rooms are furnished with period furniture and visitors can peer into the hidden area above the stairs where runaway slaves hid. The 1849 Colton One-Room Schoolhouse, is behind the house. Located on East Peru Street a half mile from downtown Princeton. Call for dates and times open. Peoria Asylum 4125 Pffieffer Rd Bartonville, IL 61607 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Richard Weiss Formerly known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane. Come take a tour and hear stories of the history of the hospital, employees and the inmates. See how this nationally recognized historic landmark left a lasting impression on the local community as well as the entire mental health world. This institution when constructed was a state of the art facility ran by a revolutionary in the mental health community, Dr. George A. Zeller. Visit us online for a full schedule of tours and events: Peoria Historical Society 611 SW Washington Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 674-1921 Fax: (309) 674-1882 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Walter C Ruppman Our mission is to preserve and celebrate Peoria's story. We own two historic house museums and provide certified guides for the History Trolley and other tours. Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 SW Washington St Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 863-3000 Fax: (309) 686-0280 Send Email Visit Website The largest private downstate museum features art & science exhibitions, children’s Discovery Center, Planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Illinois River Decoy and Illinois Jacquard Coverlet exhibitions, the Museum Store, and more. Tues-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Museum Offices Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admissions: Gallery & Discover Center - Adults $6, Seniors 60+ $5, Youth 3-17 $4 Planetarium Only - Adults $4, Seniors 60+ $3.50, Youth 3-17 $3.50 Gallery & Planetarium Combo - Adults $8, Seniors 60+ $6.50, Youth 3-17 $6.00 Laser Light Shows - All Seats $5, Museum Members $2.50 Pettengill Morron House 1212 W. Moss Ave. Peoria, IL 61606 (309) 674-1921 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Walter Ruppman Mid-Victorian house built in 1868 by Moses Pettengill, a merchant from New Hampshire, and is also on the National Register. The house portrays the life of the Morron family, the last owner of the house. Butler’s Pantry Gift Shop. Christmas candlelight tours. For more information and reservations, please call the office of the Peoria Historical Society at 309-674-1921 Princeville Heritage Museum 325 N. Ostrom Ave Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 385-1916 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Kelly Jenkins The Princeville Heritage Museum opened to the public in 1999. The museum is a part of the Historical Association of Princeville (incorporated in 1987). The 15,000 square foot handicap accessible facility features antique agriculture equipment, steam powered tractors and threshers, area artifacts, a genealogy research area, and much more. In 2004 the Akron Townhouse School was moved to the museum grounds. The townhouse school allows children and adults alike to take a step back in time and participate in a day in the life of a student in the early 1900’s. Regular Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 2pm and by appointment. With seating for 35, the conference facilities are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and wireless internet connection. The facility also includes a full kitchen. Call 309-385-1916 or email phmdirector@verizon.net for rates and available dates. Red Covered Bridge Route 26 Princeton, IL 61356 Go 1 -1/2 mile north of Princeton on Route 26 to see one of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Drive-trough. Ronald Reagan Museum 300 E. College Ave. Eureka, IL 61530 (309) 467-6407 Fax: (309) 467-6576 Send Email Visit Website Contact: Brooke Campbell Housed in the Donald B. Cerf College Center at Eureka College, the museum collection numbers over 10,000 items with over 3,000 on display from President Reagan's Eureka College student days, movie and TV career, governorship of California and two terms as President of the United States. The majority of artifacts were donated by Reagan himself. The Reagan Peace Garden located on the historic campus, which was founded in 1855, includes a bust of the 40th president and a section of the Berlin Wall. The garden commemorates Reagan's 1982 campus speech that initiated the "beginning of the end" of the Cold War by proposing the elimination of an entire class of nuclear weapons. Click here to check out more information on Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to Eureka College! Wheels O' Time Museum 1710 W. Woodside Dr Dunlap, IL 61525 (309) 243-9020 Fax: (309) 243-5616 Send Email Visit Website Located 8 miles north of downtown Peoria on Route 40. Displays of vintage and classic autos, gas engines, fire engines, airplanes, tractors, musical instruments, juke boxes, toys, dolls, animated miniature circus, and many “hands-on” displays. Open May-October, Wednesday-Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. |
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