TV Cinema at The Blind Swine

Shhhh… The Blind Swine is open; remember to “speak easy.” The museum’s raw space, once used as a garage, will be open for an authentic 1920s era speakeasy experience again this summer.

Guests enter through the museum’s south door, if they have the password, and can enjoy live music and fun activities to learn about local history – all while enjoying a now legal beverage. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door.

The Blind Swine takes its name from the common rural term for a speakeasy, The Blind Pig. Live animals, like pigs, were “on view” for a 25 cent ticket, which also got you a cool spirited beverage.  Thought we’d change things up a bit and name our fine establishment after a popular local breed, the White Chester Swine. On July 19th we welcome TV Cinema, a local band that includes musicians, Tucker E. Lee and Victoria Harmon. Their beautiful harmonies and original songs are just right for a hot July evening.

The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. The password can be found on the museum’s Facebook page or by texting “swine” to 309.837.2613. For more information contact the museum at info@wimuseum.org or 309.837.2750.