Charleston, Illinois
Greenwood School Museum
Relive the days of yore as visitors step into a restored 1895-1945 one-room schoolhouse....
Greenwood School Museum
Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsDiscover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery)
Charleston, IL CemeteriesCharleston's reputation as a city of murals is growing more and more as visitors learn of the project. The murals around the square are worth a walking tour. The tour spans a seven block area. This mural was painted by Glen C. Davies of Urbana. The mural is located on the east side of 5
Charleston, IL MuralsThe final resting place for a great many Civil War veterans and for Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother. The church is open to the public. The south stained glass window includes a picture of the Lincolns'
Charleston, IL CemeteriesTour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a Children'
Charleston, IL MuseumsTake a step back to a simpler time as you experience a village that includes an ice cream shop, bakery and unique shops. The ...
The Celebration Compnay performs in the renovated 1899 Penn Central train station known as the Station Theatre. The company's...
The 1840's Lamon House is believed to be the oldest frame residence in the area. It was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin o...
Trace your Edgar County roots in the comprehensive, local resource. The library has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, f...
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a school house for nearly 50 years. A later addit...