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Public Humanities Awards Watch Party

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum is being recognized by the IL Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. To celebrate we are planning a party and you are invited. Join hundreds of other Illinois Humanities fans at noon on May 19 for a fast-paced hour of humanities-centric storytelling that will be streamed… Read More »Public Humanities Awards Watch Party

Architectural Walking Tour

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum announces a new walking tour to explore turn-of-the-century architecture in Macomb. The one-hour walking tour will be offered on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 pm and on Saturday, May 21st at 9:30 am.  The tour departs from the Western Illinois Museum and heads east on Washington Street for just under half… Read More »Architectural Walking Tour

Architectural Walking Tour

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum announces a new walking tour to explore turn-of-the-century architecture in Macomb. The one-hour walking tour will be offered on Saturday, May 28th at 9:30 am.  The tour departs from the Western Illinois Museum and heads east on Washington Street for just under half a mile. There is a suggested $5 donation… Read More »Architectural Walking Tour

Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum welcomes Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole for the Summer Sunday Series on June 12th.  A food truck and cash bar are available from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.  The featured food truck is Field’s BBQ & Catering who will be serving up a special jambalaya for this event. There is a suggested… Read More »Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole

Prairieland Barbershop Chorus

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum marks a milestone in its recent capital improvements that are transforming the Museum into a community hub. The celebration will be held on Sunday, June 19th at 2:00 and include a musical performance by Macomb’s own Prairieland Barbershop Chorus followed by the annual Gil Belles Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social, a well-loved… Read More »Prairieland Barbershop Chorus

Make a pinwheel and enjoy old-fashioned games

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

To celebrate the 40th year of Macomb’s Heritage Days, the Western Illinois Museum invites you to learn about and try your hand at some old-fashioned games.  On Saturday, June 25th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm  Museum’s re-enactors will demonstrate games played in the 1800s that use simple everyday items.  Bring your family and friend… Read More »Make a pinwheel and enjoy old-fashioned games

Meet & Greet Past Heritage Days Chairs

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

In celebration of the 40th year of Macomb’s Heritage Days, the Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with Macomb’s Heritage Days Committee, will host a meet and greet with the past Heritage Days chairs, immediately following the parade.  Some of the past chairs who will be on hand include Trent Barkley, Tom Carper, Dennis Danowski, Cathay… Read More »Meet & Greet Past Heritage Days Chairs

Macomb Park District Legacy: A Patchwork of Community Parks

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Macomb Park District and the Western Illinois Museum are partnering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Macomb Park District. A new exhibit Macomb Park District Legacy: A Patchwork of Community Parks is designed to show the role and service the Park District has historically brought to the community. The exhibit will open on… Read More »Macomb Park District Legacy: A Patchwork of Community Parks

Reception for the Artists

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Macomb Park District and the Western Illinois Museum are partnering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Macomb Park District. A new exhibit Macomb Park District Legacy: A Patchwork of Community Parks is designed to show the role and service the Park District has historically brought to the community. On Saturday, July 16th, you… Read More »Reception for the Artists

A Community Conversation

Western Illinois Museum 201 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL, United States

The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with The CT Vivian Project of Macomb, invites the public to a community conversation, held at the Museum on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 6:30 pm. The program marks the birthday of Dr. Rev. C.T. Vivian, who was born on July 30, 1924, and celebrates a new mural that… Read More »A Community Conversation