Join us on Our Front Porch and let’s make some music. Ukulele University 101 is an introductory instructional workshop designed for beginners and those who have no experience with the instrument. The two-hour program taught by Mike McGowan explores the basics: tuning, chords, and strumming techniques. During the workshop, you will learn to play ten… Read More »Ukulele University 101
The Western Illinois Museum invites the public to help create a Broadside Mural on two Saturdays: July 13th and August 10th. The work sessions will be held from 9:00 am to noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist those wishing to help; no experience is necessary. Children ten and up who are accompanied… Read More »Broadside Mural Project
The Western Illinois Museum invites the public to help create a Broadside Mural on Saturday, August 10th, and work sessions will be held from 9:00 am to noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist those wishing to help; no experience is necessary. Children ten and up who are accompanied by an adult… Read More »Broadside Mural Project
The Western Illinois Museum welcomes two area historic interpreters, Estelle Bath and Nancy Chu, to give online workshops on creating Victorian Tree Decorations. You’ll find them on Our Front Porch through the Museum’s YouTube channel on Saturdays, December 5th and 12th at 9:30 am. They will guide you through making five Victorian style decorations for your tree. The workshop is best suited for children… Read More »Victorian Tree Decorations
The Western Illinois Museum welcomes two local historic interpreters, Estelle Bath and Nancy Chu, to give online workshops on creating Victorian Tree Decorations. You’ll find them on Our Front Porch through the Museum’s YouTube channel on Saturdays, December 5th and 12th at 9:30 am. They will guide you through making five Victorian style decorations for your tree. The workshop is… Read More »Victorian Tree Decorations
The Western Illinois Museum invites you to Cupid’s Tea to create a Victorian-era-inspired valentine while enjoying a cup of tea. This family-friendly drop-in event will be held on Saturday, February 12th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The activity is ideal for school-age children and up, as well as for… Read More »Cupid’s Tea: Make a Victorian Valentine
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
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Tromp-As-Writ Weavers Guild and Monmouth's Buchanan Center for the Arts, will offer a hands-on history workshop that explores the craft of weaving. Drop by on Saturday, August 6, 2022, any time between 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can watch demonstrations and try your hand at different… Read More »Weaving Workshop
Join us in celebrating the harvest season. Stop by on Saturday, October 15th during the Moon Over Macomb festivities and make a Corn Husk Doll from 10:00 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 »Tour Through Time with your Corn Husk Doll
Take a historic twist on your letter to Santa. Use an old-fashion quill pen and parchment paper to let Santa know what you want for Christmas this year. This all-age activity is family-friendly and museum volunteers will be on hand to help –even adding some sealing wax! Drop your letter in Santa’s special mailbox on… Read More »Write your letter to Santa
