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Carbondale, Illinois

  • Woodlawn Cemetery

    The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the N...
    Woodlawn Cemetery

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SIUC's University Museum

The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100

Carbondale, IL Museums

Woodlawn Cemetery

The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Carbondale, IL Cemeteries

The Science Center

Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!

Carbondale, IL Science Centers


The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &

Carbondale, IL Ethnic Heritage

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Robinson Stewart House

This 1814 structure was owned at one time by U.S. Senator James M. Robinson. The house is decorated in furnishings of that er...

Rose Hotel Historic Site

The Rose Hotel is believed to have been constructed aroun 1830 by James McFarland and operated as a tavern and later an inn s...

Lincoln Heritage Trail State Monument

The Lincoln Heritage Trail begins in the heart of the Great Wabash Valley, where a monument commemorates the 1930 crossing of...

General Dean Suspension Bridge

Located just outside the city of Carlyle, this 130 year old bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the area. It is...