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Formerly a Carnegie library built in 1903, this museum now houses items from the early days of Richland county, military, oil, and medicine. Of special note is a display of the works of Robert Ridgway, famed orornithologist and Richland County native.

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Fox Creek Vineyards

Fox Creek produces their own grapes for locally produced wines. Fox Creek has been voted the #1 Winery in Illinois by Illinois Magazine. Come see why!

Olney, IL Wineries


Heritage House Museum

A victorian home built in 1874

Olney, IL Museums

Robert Ridgeway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary

Living tribute to Robert Ridgeway, the naturalist, author, etc. View over 50

Olney, IL Aboretums


Things to do near Olney, IL

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...

East Fork Lake, Borah Lake, Vernor Lake

The City of Olney requires boating permits for all watercrafts put into the water at any of the three City-owned lakes; East ...

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...

Fox Creek Vineyards

Fox Creek produces their own grapes for locally produced wines. Fox Creek has been voted the #1 Winery in Illinois by Illinoi...