Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Caroline Kisiel will offer a presentation about the Illinois Black Codes, a series of harsh laws passed post-statehood that regulated the lives of enslaved people, indentured servants, and free Blacks in Illinois from 1819-1865.
Blues guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Swan will be joined by local musicians including saxophonist and keyboardist Pete Hannon, bassist and singer David Denisar, and Morton drummer and WIU graduate Michael Coers to perform in an evening of live music.
Join us for a casual afternoon of crafting in community on the third Sunday of the Month! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm Crafternoon has always been about creating a welcoming, non-competitive, and non-judgmental space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect and feel a sense of belonging. Participants can choose… Read More »Sunday Crafternoon
Working in collaboration, the Gazebo Arts Festival, Macomb Creative Collab, and the Western Illinois Museum are excited to announce The Thriving Artist Workshop Series. This series aims to help artists and creatives in the Western Illinois region develop essential business skills related to their art. These workshops are part of the monthly Crafternoon event, held… Read More »Thriving Artist Workshop with Ximena Barreto
PASSWORD ALERT for August 9th Don't share this with anyone!! Come around the back door and drop the words "Tin Lizzy." The Western Illinois Museum’s Blind Swine Speakeasy returns to give you a roaring good time. Starting on Friday, August 9, 2024, the speakeasy will be open on the second and fourth Fridays through October,… Read More »The Blind Swine with guest musicians Sally Weisenberg and Don Berbaum
PASSWORD ALERT: Come around to the south door and tell the bird at the door, "I want to take a ride on the Mississippi." The Western Illinois Museum invites you to experience the magic of the Jazz Age as its celebrated Blind Swine Speakeasy returns on Friday, August 23rd. Kicking off at 5:30 PM, this… Read More »The Blind Swine Speakeasy Returns with “A Rhythm Migrates North”
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first Black police officer. The event will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum. This one-hour program is… Read More »Community Conversation to Celebrate the William H. Thorpe Memorial Park
The Western Illinois Museum is excited to announce the next Blind Swine Speakeasy, set for Friday, September 13th. Guests are invited to sip some giggle juice while exploring the 1920s craze for the flying machine, all to the live tunes of guitarist José Gobbo and vocalist Ana Oliveira. This three-hour event promises a journey through… Read More »José Gobbo and Ana Oliveira at The Blind Swine
****Password Alert**** "I'm looking over a four-leaf clover." The Western Illinois Museum is thrilled to announce the next Blind Swine Speakeasy event, taking place on Friday, September 27th. Guests are invited to raise a pint and enjoy an evening of music celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Irish immigrants, featuring musical guest Turas. Starting at… Read More »Blind Swine Speakeasy with musical guest Turas
The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is excited to welcome saxophonist Carlos Vega to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, October 4th, as part of the Al Sears Music Fest. The event will be held at the Museum. Doors and the bar open at 4:30… Read More »Carlos Vega to perform on Our Front Porch
