Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society
215 W. North St., Danville, IL 61832
History Museums
Our primary interest is in gathering, preserving and providing research information on Vermilion County, Illinois and the surrounding areas.
Danville's Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a library of over 10,000 volumes used for genealogical research in Illinois and Indiana. The library is one of the oldest and largest in Illinois and welcomes guests from all over the United States and around the world.
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Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show at the Vermilion County Museum
Vermilion County Museum • Jul 01 – Jul 31 @ 10AM
Judges will award ribbons in the following categories:
Bed Quilts, Lap Quilts, Panels, Wall Hangings, Machine Embroidery, Clothing/Purses, Household, Young Quilt Maker (Item made by individual 18…
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Danville Dans 2024 Baseball Season
Historic Danville Stadium • May 28 – Jul 31 @ 6:30PM
Crack! Gotta love the sound of a wooden bat as it sends a ball out of the ballpark!
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Temple Plaza • May 24 – Aug 30 @ 6PM
Downtown Danville Friday Night Concert Series
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Lamon House
Danville
The Lamon House is a Greek Revival Cottage built in 1850 by Joseph and Melissa Beckwith Lamon. Joseph is the cousin of Ward Hill Lamon,…
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Fithian Home
Danville
The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his time, served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil…
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Vermilion County Museum
Danville
The Vermilion County Museum was built as a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where President Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859.
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