History
Articles featuring Illinois history
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Tour Barns Aplenty in Macomb
Nothing says Americana like a worn and weathered barn, and nearly 30 historic barns stand as living testimonies...
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Dutch Windmill, Cultural Center Celebrate Heritage in Fulton, Illinois
Learn about Fulton's history at de Immigrant Windmill and Cultural Center in the Northwestern Illinois town.
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Rudolph the Chicago Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer got his start in Illinois' own city of Chicago in 1939.
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Birthplace of Memorial Day
Carbondale’s claim-to-fame is being the birthplace of Memorial Day, the first of which was observed on April 29,...
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Living History Weekends at Fort Massac State Park
Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis honors the Massac Marines with a re-enactment of the history and traditions...
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Elgin, Illinois: History, Entertainment and More
Located in Kane County about 40 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin sits along the picturesque Fox River and...
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Elkhart Hill: Little Town on the Prairie
No one knows what caused a glacier to stop in the heart of Illinois thousands of years ago,...
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Travel Illinois: Galena
Galena proudly claims the home of President Grant, quaint bed-and-breakfasts, historical attractions galore and a thriving arts scene.
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Storing History at Hawes Grain Elevator Museum in Atlanta
Located just a block off historic Route 66, the J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum teaches visitors about agriculture,...
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Video: McLean County Museum of History
Go back in time at the McLean County Museum of History in Illinois.
