The March film in the 2020 series will be the documentary, Farmsteaders which will be shown on Friday, March 6th and Sunday, March 8th. Director Shaena Mallett writes, “When I began filming the Nolans in 2011, it felt like home.” Clear-eyed and intimate, Farmsteaders follows Nick Nolan and his young family on a journey to resurrect his late grandfather’s dairy… Read More »Farmsteaders
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Ukulele Macomb and the Western Illinois Museum are pleased to hold a Community Sing-a-long on Saturday, March 14, 2020, following the parade in downtown Macomb. Favorite Irish Tunes will be featured as guests are welcomed to the museum’s indoor Our Front Porch space to sing-a-long with family and friends. … Read More »St Patrick’s Day Community Sing-along
The Western Illinois Museum launches Storytelling Sundays, a new series of programs that feature local family farmers. Storytelling Sundays will be offered on the third Sunday of the month beginning March 15th at 1:30 pm with the exception of May and June. The program will be held on the museum’s indoor, Our Front Porch space.… Read More »Storytelling Sunday with Bill and Kevin Trotter
This event has been canceled. We are hoping to reschedule the presentation later in the year. Please check back. The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome French Professor Damien Rousselière, who will offer a presentation, “Beyond Utopia: the Economic and Social Contributions of Icarian Communities (1848-1898)." The public is invited to hear his presentation… Read More »Beyond Utopia: the Economic and Social Contributions of Icarian Communities
Film Series has moved online! The Western Illinois Museum announces its film series has moved online starting with the screening of the film, The Biggest Little Farm on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 pm. The film will be available for viewing at no cost for 24 hours from the safety and comfort of your home. The… Read More »The Biggest Little Farm
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to quietly announce on Friday, July 10th The Blind Swine will be ONLINE! Macomb’s best-kept secret, The Blind Swine Speakeasy is moving into the 21st century via Facebook and YouTube for a lively evening of music, a little history, and as always, a few surprises. No password required, but… Read More »Blind Swine ONLINE with Dennis Stroughmatt
With much regret, we are canceling this event. The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome the internationally touring old-time duo, Tui (too-wee) who will perform on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 6:30 pm. Our Front Porch (inside the museum!) is the perfect setting to hear a performance of songs from their debut LP, Pretty Little… Read More »Our Front Porch with musical guest Tui
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to welcome Laura F. Keyes for her historical presentation of Elizabeth Cady Stanton on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at 2:00 pm. On Our Front Porch is where we will discover Mrs. Stanton in 1866. The Civil War was over, but the battle for Women’s Suffrage was just beginning. You'll need a… Read More »Our Front Porch with Laura Keyes as Elizabeth Cady Stanton
A Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment is being planned by local organizations, including the GFWC Macomb’s Woman’s Club, the League of Women Voters of McDonough County, the Macomb Feminist Network, and the Western Illinois Museum. The 19th Amendment was passed in August of 1920 and gave women in the United States the right to… Read More »19th Amendment Celebration
Join us in celebrating the harvest season. Stop by during the Moon Over Macomb festivities and make a Corn Husk Doll. That's this Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 am to noon. How to Participate There are two ways to participate: Stop by the museum and we'll walk you through how to turn corn husks into a doll. Pick up… Read More »Corn Husk Doll
