Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
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Carl L. Schweinfurth Historical Museum and Interpretive Center<br />
1411 N 27th Street, Mt Vernon, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62864<br />
618-246-0033<br />
http://www.jchs.mvn.net/Museum.html<br />
The museum illustrates many aspects <strong>of</strong> the local history <strong>of</strong> Jefferson County. Exhibits highlight military<br />
memorabilia, Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the county, lifestyles <strong>of</strong> early settlers, archeology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Southern</strong><br />
<strong>Illinois</strong>, and much more.<br />
The Carnegie Museum<br />
401 East Main Street, Olney, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62450<br />
618-392-5491<br />
Hours: April-October: Sunday: 1 pm – 5pm or by appointment<br />
The museum houses items from the early days <strong>of</strong> Richland County. Featured collections include Early<br />
publications <strong>of</strong> the Olney newspaper and permanent displays <strong>of</strong> the Civil War and evolution <strong>of</strong> Little Egypt.<br />
Civil War Fort<br />
Germantown, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62245<br />
618-523-4749<br />
Visit an exact replica <strong>of</strong> a Civil War Fort complete with a jail, one room home, livery and log cabins.<br />
The Clay County Museum<br />
105 S. Main Street, Louisville, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62858<br />
618-665-3847<br />
Hours: Open during the Louisville Fall Festival (Halloween weekend) & by appointment<br />
This museum is housed in the old county jail on the square and is included on the National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic<br />
Places. Check it out during the Louisville Fall Festival!<br />
Copperhead Antique Mall and Museum<br />
East North Avenue, Flora, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62839<br />
618-662-3093<br />
The museum features items from the Civil War, WW I and WW II.<br />
Custom House Museum<br />
1400 Washington Avenue, Cairo, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62914<br />
618-734-9632<br />
The museum features displays on Lewis & Clark, Civil War and local history. An art gallery is also on site.<br />
Dr. Poos Home<br />
202 N. Front Street, Okawville, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62271<br />
618-243-5694<br />
Hours: By appointment, please call for more information<br />
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