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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Magnolia Manor<br />
2700 Washington Avenue, Cairo, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62914<br />
618-734-0201<br />
Hours: <strong>Tours</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered daily, call for more information.<br />
This 14-room home was built in 1869 and furnished to represent the era. On the National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic<br />
Places, the manor received Ulysses S. Grant during his presidency.<br />
The Matsel Cabin<br />
304 East Robinson Street, Carmi, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62821<br />
This log cabin <strong>of</strong>fers insight into the lives <strong>of</strong> early settlers.<br />
McCoy Memorial Library<br />
118 South Washington Street, McLeansboro, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62859<br />
618-643-2125<br />
http://www.mcleansboro.com/community/mccoy.php<br />
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm<br />
The majestic Victorian home is a historic museum and source for genealogists.<br />
Metropolis Murals<br />
Ferry Street & Market Street, downtown Metropolis 62960<br />
A series <strong>of</strong> six murals painted on downtown buildings that represent local historical events. Paired with the<br />
interpretive plaques that accompany the art, this exhibit makes heritage come alive.<br />
Mississippi River Museum and Interpretive Center<br />
604 Front Street, Grand Tower, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62942<br />
618-464-2227<br />
Hours: Monday – Friday: 1pm – 5 pm or by appointment<br />
Grand Tower is a city rich in history that is inseparable from the history <strong>of</strong> the mighty Mississippi River. For a<br />
step back in time and a glimpse <strong>of</strong> the life experiences along the mighty Mississippi River, stop by this newly<br />
opened museum and explore.<br />
Old Chicago and Eastern <strong>Illinois</strong> Depot<br />
102 W. Main Street, West Frankfort, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62896<br />
937-2205 or 932-6159<br />
Hours: Sunday: 1 pm – 4pm; <strong>Tours</strong> by appointment<br />
The old Chicago and Eastern <strong>Illinois</strong> Depot has been renovated and is sponsored by the Franklin Area<br />
Historical Society. The museum has veterans' memorabilia from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World<br />
Wars I and II, Korean War and Vietnam War. A soldier’s memorial sits in front <strong>of</strong> the depot and a coal miner’s<br />
memorial wall is east <strong>of</strong> the museum as well.<br />
The Old <strong>Illinois</strong> Central Railroad Passenger Depot<br />
111 S. <strong>Illinois</strong> Avenue, Carbondale, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62901<br />
618-529-8040<br />
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