Five local organizations are coming together with the shared interest in giving voice to the legacy of men and women from West Central Illinois who have served in the armed forces. At the heart of the project is the common interest of providing veterans an opportunity to share their experiences as a way to build… Read More »Veterans Oral History Project
The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to present a program by The Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra from Bloomington, Illinois, on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 1:00 pm. The program entitled, The Mandolin in Illinois at the turn of the 20th Century, brings together the group’s knowledge of music, the history of the instrument and their talent in playing… Read More »The Mandolin in Illinois at the turn of the 20th Century
Tri States Public Radio and the Western Illinois Museum are pleased to host a program of storytelling about life on the farm from farmers and other folks connected to the land. This year’s program will take its lead from the museum’s current exhibit, Raising Corn: The Story of a Crop, and will be held on… Read More »My Farm Roots: Corn Edition
The Western Illinois Museum and the Macomb Food Co-op celebrate all things local. On Friday, January 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, the museum will open its doors for an evening of good food and drink, lively music, and compelling history. The event is open to the public and there is a suggested $5 donation… Read More »Celebrate LOCAL
In celebration of World Ukulele Day, the Western Illinois Museum and Ukulele Macomb are pleased to hold the annual Community Sing-a-long on Tuesday, January 31 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The event will be held at the Western Illinois Museum, located one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. The event is free and open to… Read More »Community Sing-a-long
This year’s annual meeting will be held at a new time! We decided to start a new year of programing just for our members. Experience the insights of a local Civil War Lt. Colonel recorded in over 200 letters to his wife Patty. Letters selected by Jeff Kellogg will be read by interpreters at the… Read More »My Dear Patty
be HEAR / make HISTORY The Western Illinois Museum will hold an Illinois Speaks program to document the community’s diverse responses to the local impact of Illinois’ recent economic struggles. The Illinois Speaks series, an initiative created and funded by the Illinois Humanities Council, is designed to foster conversations within and across communities about important… Read More »be HEAR / make HISTORY
As part of General Alexander Macomb’s 134th birthday celebration the Western Illinois Museum is pleased to host Dr. Eugene Watkins, Site Supervisor of Old Fort Madison. On Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11:00 am Dr. Watkins will present his new research about the trade activity at the historical site. Comments by Macomb’s Mayor, Mike Inman,… Read More »New Perspectives on Old Fort Madison
The City of Macomb, the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Western Illinois Museum are planning a birthday party! This year General Alexander Macomb, the city’s namesake, will be 235 years old and on Saturday, April 1st a celebration will be held in his honor. The party will be held at the Western… Read More »General Macomb’s Birthday Party
The Western Illinois Museum will hold its, Liquid History: A Pub Crawl, on Saturday, April 15, 2017, from 4:30 to 6:30. This year’s guided walking tour will visit three historic buildings on Macomb’s Courthouse Square and explore the region’s history in 1930. Guests encounter re-enactors who grapple with the changes brought by the economic challenges… Read More »Liquid History: A Pub Crawl
