Vermilion County Museum
116 N. Gilbert, Danville, IL 61832
Historic Sites
The Vermilion County Museum was built as a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where President Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859.
Exhibits include the Lincoln Law Office in Danville, a schoolhouse, coal mine shaft and more. Bus tours and other tour groups are welcome. Advance contact with Museum personell is suggested for large groups.
More Information
- Mon: Closed
- Tue: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Thu: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Sat: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Sun: Closed
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Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show at the Vermilion County Museum
Vermilion County Museum • Jul 01 – Jul 31 @ 10AM
Judges will award ribbons in the following categories:
Bed Quilts, Lap Quilts, Panels, Wall Hangings, Machine Embroidery, Clothing/Purses, Household, Young Quilt Maker (Item made by individual 18…
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Danville Dans 2024 Baseball Season
Historic Danville Stadium • May 28 – Jul 31 @ 6:30PM
Crack! Gotta love the sound of a wooden bat as it sends a ball out of the ballpark!
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Temple Plaza • May 24 – Aug 30 @ 6PM
Downtown Danville Friday Night Concert Series
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WWI Victory Memorial
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Danville's monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft.
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Danville
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, the Danville National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for veterans from the Civil War…
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Fithian Home
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The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his time, served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil…
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