The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to present Prairie Land, Prairie People, an exhibition of works by photographer Bruce Morton. The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artists on Sunday, March 2, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM and will be on view through June 28, 2025. Co-curated by Paula Gillen and Dona Lantz,… Read More »Prairie Land, Prairie People Opening Reception
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, will welcome renowned drummer Steve Davis to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, March 7th. Doors and the bar open at 4:30 pm, with two sets of music scheduled at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. The evening will conclude… Read More »Jazz Drummer Steve Davis on Our Front Porch
On Sunday, March 23, at 1:30 PM, the Western Illinois Museum will present reenactor Laura Keyes in a living history portrayal of Lucy Pettengill, a station operator on the Underground Railroad. This engaging performance brings to life both the dangers and rewards that conductors and station operators faced while helping freedom seekers. Through storytelling… Read More »Lucy Pettengill, Station Operator on the Underground Railroad
The Western Illinois Museum is proud to collaborate with the Asian American Heritage Coalition (AAHC) to host a special community event that will mark the launch of the Asian American Heritage Coalition and its new podcast series. The event will be held on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Western… Read More »A Celebration of Our Region’s Asian American Voices
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome world-class tenor saxophonist Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, April 4. Doors and the bar open at 4:30 pm, with two sets of music scheduled at 5:30 pm. and 6:30 pm. The… Read More »Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch