The Western Illinois Museum kicks off the summer with its annual Ice Cream Tasting Festival. With the $7.00 ticket, guests can sample twelve flavors of ice cream and celebrate the season. The event will be hosted by The Old Dairy located at 210 South Lafayette Street on Saturday, June 20th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. … Read More »Ice Cream Tasting Festival
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with Macomb's Heritage Days Committee, will host a meet and greet for Dr. Donald Dexter, the Parade's Grand Marshall, immediately following the parade. The Heritage Days Parade, showcasing this year's theme Macomb's Health Care Traditions, kicks off Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 am and the meet and greet will follow at 11:00 am… Read More »Meet & Greet Dr. Donald Dexter
The Western Illinois Museum will host the popular Ukulele University 101 on Saturday, July 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The workshop is an introductory instructional workshop for beginner and is designed for those who have no experience with the ukulele. The two hour course, taught by Mike McGowan, will introduce and explore the basics:… Read More »Ukulele University 101
Volunteers and those interested in volunteering at the museum are invited to a cookout on Friday, August 14, 2015, at noon at the home of curator, Sue Scott, 624 South Johnson Street between Chase and McDonough Streets. Come enjoy lunch with your fellow volunteers, play some lawn games, or just sit on the front porch and… Read More »Volunteer Cookout
Since 2010, the Western Illinois Museum has partnered with the Al Sears Jazz Festival, providing programs that explore the history and build appreciation of jazz to enhance the festival performances. This year the museum will screen the documentary film, The Girls in the Band on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm. Suggested donation: $5. Women’s… Read More »The Girls in the Band
As part of the 14th Annual Al Sears Festival, the Western Illinois Museum welcomes, Semenya McCord, jazz vocalist and educator. Join us Friday, September 18, 2015, at 4:30 pm for Journey to Jazz, a program showcasing her unique approach to listening and enjoying jazz. Drawing from her 35 years of experience performing and educating, she… Read More »Journey to Jazz
The Western Illinois Museum will host jazz pianist Ann Collins on Friday, October 9, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The program, Exploring Jazz with Ann Collins, will focus on jazz standards, delving into what they are and where they come from, and will include performances of some of these well-loved compositions. There is a suggested… Read More »Exploring Jazz with Ann Collins
Haunted Museum Tours will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Suggested donation: $5 per family This year’s Haunted Museum tours celebrate the soon to be dedicated Women’s Memorial in Chandler Park by featuring pivotal women who strove to improve life in the region. Their stories will be told by re-enactors who… Read More »Haunted Museum
The Western Illinois Museum is planning some scary fun! The Hallo Wine party promises an evening of music, historical ghosts, and wine, and will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This year’s Hallo Wine party celebrates the newly dedicated Women’s Memorial in Chandler Park, featuring women who worked in the… Read More »Hallo Wine Party
The Western Illinois Museum will hold a Contra Dance on Friday, November 13, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. The dance will feature caller Jamie Lane and live music by the Lane Family Singers. Bring a partner, or come and meet new friends. The event is open to the public with a suggested $5 donation at… Read More »Contra Dance
