Upcoming Exhibitions
A Legacy of Learning: A History of Our Local Schools
June- September 2012
Exploring Scouting: Boy and Girl Scouts in Western Illinois
March 6 - July, 2005
The exhibit, put together by scouting volunteers, features both historic and modern aspects of scouting. Historic uniforms and handbooks are on display, as well as camping gear, patches and badges, and other scouting memorabilia. Information on scouting today is also included. Special features include a pinewood derby track, knot tying board and hands-on nature exploration.
Past Exhibitions
Shared Images: Recording and Collecting a Visual History
September 20 - December 30, 2011
Connectedness: A History of Women's Clubs
April 26 - August 13, 2011
Fishin', Huntin' & Braggin
January 4 - March 26, 2011
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
October 23 - December 4, 2010
The Courthouse Square: A History in the Making
May 15 - September 11, 2010
December 22, 2009 - April 24, 2010
September 1 through November 21, 2009
June - August 8, 2008
Abraham Lincoln: The Making of a President
February 12 - May 2, 2009
The History of McDonoungh District Hospital
January 16 - January 17, 2009
Setting the Table: Then and Now
September 4 - November 15, 2008
From Here to There: Transportation in Western Illinois
June 3 - August 2, 2008
Uniforms, Soldiers & Allies: The Western Illinois Experience During World War II
January 1- April 1, 2008
Advertising Art of the Late 19th Century: The Dr. Lindsay Ma Collection
February 6 - March 21, 2007
Music, Music, Music
June - July 2007
Colchester: 150 Years
August 25 - November 17, 2007
Ills, Drills and Pills: A Look Back at Our Health Professions
August 22 - November 25, 2006
Through the Lens: A Photo History of Macomb
April 8, 2006
The Collection A - Z: Arrowheads to Zeno
December 2, 2005 - February 28, 2006
August 9 - November 2005
Exploring Scouting: Boy and Girl Scouts
March 6 - July 2005
Toys, Toys, Toys: From All Ages, For All Ages
December, 2004 - January 29, 2005
Veterinary Medicine: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow; All Creatures Great & Small
February 21 - June 30, 2004
Western Illinois University: Then and Now
The Bootlegger
April 19 - August 1, 2003
Civil War at Home and on the Battlefield
April 10, 2003
Key Ingredients
June 2003