Historic Sites Division of the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency oversees a remarkable
array of historically significant places. They range
from the earthen-mound remnants of a prehistoric Native
American city at Cahokia Mounds to Springfield’s
Dana-Thomas House, a twentieth-century masterpiece
designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Several
sites celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy,
while others recognize the Illinois roots of such
literary figures such as Carl Sandburg and Vachel
Lindsay. Monuments and memorials commemorate contributions
of various individuals and groups, including the sacrifices
made by Illinoisans who served in the Korean and Vietnam
wars. Besides physically caring for those traces of
the state’s past, the Sites Division offers
a wide variety of public programs that bring Illinois
history to life and make it meaningful to more than
2.5 million annual visitors.
Find
out what's happening at Historic Sites near you!!!
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The award winning living history program
History Comes Alive! was recognized
by the National Park Service with the "Midwest
Region Excellence in Partnership Merit Award."
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here
to view footage from last year's spectacular
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Check the Schedule
Historic
Sites and Memorial Across Illinois
State
Historic Site Schedules
Please
call before you visit to verify hours listed
below.
Downloadable
Year-Round Schedule (PDF)
Apple River Fort, Elizabeth.
March - October, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm; November-February,
We-Su, 9 - 4 pm. 815/858-2028.
Bishop Hill, Bishop Hill. March-Oct, We-Su
9-5 pm; November-February, We-Su 9-4 pm. 309/927-3345.
Black Hawk, Rock Island.
March-October, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm; November-February,
We-Su, 9 - 4 pm. 309/788-0177. (closed from 12 - 1
pm year-round)
Bryant Cottage, Bement. March - October
Th - Su 9-5 pm; Nov - Feb Th - Su 9-4 pm. 217/678-8184.
Cahokia Courthouse,
Cahokia. March-Labor Day Th-Sa, 9 - 5 pm; Post Labor
Day-February, Th-Sa, 9 - 4 pm. 618/332-1782. Reduced
hours due to staff shortages, call before visiting.
Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville.
May-October, Daily, 9 - 5 pm; November-December, We-Su,
9-5 pm; January-February, We-Su, 9 - 4 pm; March-April,
We-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 618/346-5160.
Carl Sandburg, Galesburg. 309/342-2361. Reduced
hours due to staff shortages, call before visiting.
Dana-Thomas House,
Springfield. Currently, We-Su, 9 - 4 pm. 217/782-6776.
David Davis Mansion, Bloomington.
Year-round, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 309/828-1084. (last tour
at 4 pm)
Douglas Tomb, Chicago.
Year-round, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 312/225-2620.
Fort de Chartres, Prairie
du Rocher. Year-round, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 618/284-7230.
Fort Kaskaskia, Ellis Grove. Year-round,
Mo-Su, 8 - 4 pm. 618/859-3741.
Galena Historic Sites:
U.S. Grant Home - March-October, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm;
November-February, We-Su, 9 - 4 pm. Washburne House,
May-October, Fr, 10 - 4 pm. Old Market House, Year-round,
9 - 5 pm. 815/777-3310.
Jubilee College, Brimfield. Site
is currently closed due to staffing shortages.
309/243-9489.
Lewis and Clark, Hartford. Post Labor
Day-April, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm; May-Labor Day, Mo-Su,
9 - 5 pm. 618/251-5811.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices,
Springfield. Post Labor Day-April, Tu-Sa, 9 - 5 pm;
May-Labor Day, Mo-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 217/785-7289.
Lincoln Log Cabin, Lerna. May 31
- Labor Day, Daily, 9 - 5 pm; Post Labor Day-October,
We-Su, 9 - 5 pm; November-March, We-Su, 9 - 4 pm;
April-May30, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 217/345-6489.
Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg.
September 16-October, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm; November-February,
We-Su, 8 - 4 pm; March-April 15, We-Su, 9 - 5 pm;
April 16-September 15, Mo-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 217/632-4000.
Lincoln Tomb, Springfield. Post Labor
Day-November, Tu-Sa, 9 - 5 pm; November-February,
Tu-Sa, 9 - 4 pm; February-May, Tu-Sa, 9 - 5 pm; May-Labor
Day, Mo-Su, 9-5 pm. 217/782-2717.
Metamora Courthouse, Metamora.
November-February, Tu-Sa, 12 - 4 pm; March-October,
Tu-Sa, 1 - 5 pm.
Mt. Pulaski Courthouse,
Mt. Pulaski. Year-round, Tu-Sa, 12 - 4 pm.
Old State Capitol, Springfield. Post
Labor Day-May 31, Tu-Sa, 9 - 5 pm; June 1-Labor Day,
Mo-Su, 9 - 5 pm. 217/785-9363.
Pierre Menard, Ellis Grove. 618/284-7230.
Open by appointment only for
the Winter season. Call 618/284-7230 to arrange a
tour.
Postville Courthouse, Lincoln. November-February,
Tu-Sa, 12 - 4 pm; March-October, Tu-Sa, 12 - 5 pm.
Pullman, Chicago. May-October
11, 11 - 3 pm, Mo-Su; October 12-April, by appointment.
773/660-2341.
Vachel Lindsay Home, Springfield.
Year-round, Tu-Sa, 10 - 4 pm. 217/524-0901.
Vandalia Statehouse, Vandalia. Post
Labor Day-April, Tu-Sa, 9 - 4 pm; May-Labor Day, Mo-Su,
9 - 5 pm. 618/283-1161.
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