Dan Yoder
Dan Yoder Dr. Dan Yoder’s parents and grandparents were excellent role models, teaching him the value of hard work and living a full life. Some… Read More »Dan Yoder
Sue Scott
Dean Zoerink
Dr. Dean Zoerink Dr. Dean Zoerink has dedicated his life to making sure people have equal opportunities for leisure and recreation. His education includes a… Read More »Dean Zoerink
Thank you
New Windows coming soon, thanks to you! Thank you for contributing to our new window campaign. We’ll keep you up-to-date on our progress. We’d enjoy giving… Read More »Thank you
Windows
Here’s the story… The Western Illinois Museum is located in a 1941 brick building that was for many years known as Macomb Motors. The building… Read More »Windows
Elizabeth Miner
Dr. Elizabeth Miner Born 1867, died 1952 Dr. Elizabeth Miner was born December 25, 1867, in Blakesburg, Iowa. She was educated in schools in Milford,… Read More »Elizabeth Miner
200 Years 200 People
Celebrating 200 Years with 200 People: That’s local history As we celebrate the State of Illinois’ 200th year, we have set a goal of celebrating 200… Read More »200 Years 200 People
The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter The Western Illinois Museum is embarking on a new chapter. Founded in 1974 on the campus of Western Illinois University, it was… Read More »The Next Chapter
Coloring Contest
Coloring Contest Let your colors wave proud! Design a flag for Fort Macomb just like they did during the War of 1812. Explore the history… Read More »Coloring Contest
Al Sears
A Biographical Sketch of Al Sears By Sterling Kernek Albert Omega Sears, who was born in Macomb, Illinois, on February 21st, 1910, had a remarkable… Read More »Al Sears