McLean County Museum of History
200 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL 61701
Historic Sites
Founded in 1904, the museum is housed in a magnificent courthouse that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in downtown Bloomington, the museum reveals the lives of the people who shaped McLean County, including those who encountered and knew Abraham Lincoln.
The museum features 18,000 objects in its collections, 10,000 volumes in its library and over 1,500 linear feat of archives. It offers hands-on activities and educational programs for children as well as annual events including the Evergreen Cemetery Walk and Christmas at the Courthouse.
What's happening nearby...
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees 2024
The Interstate Center • Nov 21 – Nov 23 @ 4PM
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees is a long-standing community tradition that has been providing critical funding for local children’s programs for 29 years.
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Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts • Nov 23 @ 9AM
Kick off our indoor market season by joining us for the Thanksgiving market.
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Christmas under the Dome
McLean County Museum of History • Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 5PM
Join the McLean County Museum of History for free festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!
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Cruisin' With Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
Bloomington
The main source for information about McLean County’s historic and modern attractions in the Bloomington-Normal area is the "Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66" Visitors Center.
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Stevenson Graves/Evergreen Cemetery
Bloomington
The Stevenson family brought honor to McLean County for three generations.
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