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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

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


West Walnut Street Historic District

Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975, 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts


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

Crooked Creek Winery

Handcrafted Illinois wines are made in a peaceful, country setting. ...

Lyon's Fisheries

Fresh water shrimp (prawn) farm offering agricultural/educations tours. Prawn, catfish & hushpuppies available for purchase. ...

Lawrenceville Nature Study Area

Lowland study area. Take Rt. 1 north from State St. at intersection of Rt. 250 & Rt. 1. Area is one block north on south bank...

Douglass School Art Place

Located in the old Frederick Douglass Grade School, the Douglass School Art Place has glass blowing shops, art exhibitions, s...

Saline Creek Pioneer Village

The original Saline Co. Pauper Farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now a 3 story museum on th...