McLean County Museum of History
McLean County Museum of History’s Futures in History Camp
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesAre you looking for a fun and unique opportunity for your kiddos this summer? Then look no further than the McLean County Museum of History’s Futures in History Camp! Registration for the 2023 FiHC is now open! The Museum will be offering two, out-of-this-world day camp sessions this year. Each 5-day camp experience includes facilitation…
Museum to Dedicate Historic Marker for Early African American Residents in Normal, Illinois
Kingsley Jr. High 303 Kingsley St., Normal, IL, United StatesThe McLean County Museum of History will dedicate a new historical marker created to share the story of Normal's early African American residents and mark the location of the Simon Malone home on the southeast corner of Kingsley Jr. High (303 Kingsley St.) in Normal. The dedication ceremony will commence at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,…
29th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk Bringing Local History to Life this Weekend (and Next)
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 302 E Miller St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesMcLean County Museum of History, Illinois Voices Theatre and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery present the 29th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk, September 30, October 1, 7, 8, with performances at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (302 E. Miller St. Bloomington, IL 61701). The Evergreen Cemetery Walk brings local history to life with…
Christmas Under the Dome – Free Attendance at McLean County Museum of History
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesJoin the Museum this Friday and Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome! Friday, December 1, we'll be open to all until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with: Adult eggnog and hot cocoa Live music by Marcos Mendez Model train display Festive photo op Pop-up market featuring…
Lunch & Learn: Game Development with Ben Rosset and Jamie Mathy
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesLearn about the ongoing board game renaissance with local game designer Ben Rosset and owner of Red Racoon Games, Jamie Mathy, on Tuesday, February 8 at 12:10 p.m. in the Museum's Courtroom and live via the Museum's YouTube Channel. Ben is a lifelong board gamer and an award-winning board game designer. He's been designing games since…