Henry County Historical Society & Henry County Museum
The history of Henry County, Illinois is close at hand when you enter this one story museum housed in a former school house. Displays are nicely organized and catalogued to make your visit one that won't be forgotten. You will find items that were typical of historic Henry County, including a steam engine, tools, clothing and quilts. The museum also displays a replica general store, a harness shop and professional offices.
Since 1963, the mission of the Henry County Historical Society, in Bishop Hill, IL, is to bring together those people interested in the history of Henry County and to collect and preserve articles of historical value to pass onto future generations. We showcase a variety of collections involving the robust history of Henry County as well as a newly renovated agricultural history room.
Since 1963, the mission of the Henry County Historical Society, in Bishop Hill, IL, is to bring together those people interested in the history of Henry County and to collect and preserve articles of historical value to pass onto future generations. We showcase a variety of collections involving the robust history of Henry County as well as a newly renovated agricultural history room.
202 South Park Street Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419
Open May through October
For more info, including virtual visits of our collections, please visit:
henrycountyhistoricalsociety.net/
Open May through October
For more info, including virtual visits of our collections, please visit:
henrycountyhistoricalsociety.net/
Buggy from Henry County
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Henry County Historical Society Exterior Mural
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Harness Shop Exhibit
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Parlor Pump Organ
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