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The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society was incorporated in 1964, becoming the first genealogical society in Illinois. it's primary interest is in gathering and preserving genealogical and historical information pertaining to Vermilion County as well as, Illinois and Indiana.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fithian Home

The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent 2 nights there in 1858

Danville, IL Historic Homes

Vermilion County War Museum

The 12,800-square ft. military museum is housed in what used to be a Carnegie Library. Their collection contains over 2,000 artifacts and memorabilia from the 1800'

Danville, IL Museums

WWI Victory Memorial

The WWI Victory Memorial monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft. Its base displays the names of 51

Danville, IL Memorials

The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society

The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society was incorporated in 1964, becoming the first genealogical society in Illinois. it'

Danville, IL Genealogy


Things to do near Danville, IL

Cameo Vineyards

Family-owned winery managing 7 acres of French-American hybrid grapevines and making 8 different wines including reds, whites...

Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park

Community water park with colorful slides, tubes, zero-depth pool and concession booth....

Anderson Prairie

Anderson Prairie is a 25-acre wildlife park featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairiie. A butterfly house...

North Greens Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Illinois Fire Museum

The museum is home to one of the nations largest collections of firefighter patches, as well as, antique fire service memorab...