Macon County History Museum and Prairie Village
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The Historical Society/Museum provides a forum for public knowledge through the operation of its mus
The Macon County Historical Society had its birth on May 25, 1916, when twelve people met in the Decatur Public Library, adopted a constitution, and elected temporary officers. In August 1916 there was an appeal to members at the Old Settlers' Picnic for any items of historical interest. The Society had plans "to establish a library of local and state history, to maintain a museum, and to cultivat
***UPDATE *** The museum will now be open tomorrow, April 3rd, for our normal business hours of 1-4.
The Macon County History Museum will be Closed Friday April 3rd for Easter Holiday...
02/24/2026
***UPDATE***
The exhibit will now be open to the public all 5 days instead of the original post of March 13-15.
New dates are March 10-15.
02/04/2026
Come and check out our program on the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP (Women's Airforce Service Pilots), March 10-15. The fully functional mobile movie theater features two compelling original short RISE ABOVE films that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen or the WASP, and the obstacles they both overcame to be able to serve their country during WWII.
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We have currently been without phone and internet. A temporary internet solution is in place now, but we will be without phone service for the unforeseeable future. Please contact the museum through Facebook or via email, at [email protected]
Just letting everyone know that the internet & phone system is down at the museum until Feb 3rd, thank you!...
The Macon County History Museum will be closed January 6 until February 3.
12/03/2025
A photo I colorized of Decatur's Central Parks first fountain, "10 gallon LiL" along with a great bio article.
11/27/2025
The staff of the Macon County History Museum would like to wish you all a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!.....
Abraham Lincoln: The president who made Thanksgiving a holiday SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — While we usually celebrate pilgrims and Indigenous people at Thanksgiving, we have the 16th President Abraham Lincoln to thank for its status as a national holiday.…
The Macon County History Museum will be closed on November 27-28 for observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 29.
10/23/2025
The Blue Mill was a great place to eat. This is a poster I made several years ago, complete with photos and historical details. Courtesy of
10/15/2025
The Macon County History Museum would like to thank Steve Connelly and Lakeside Tree Service for grinding some old tree stumps out for us, great job fellas, thanks again!....
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5580 N Fork Road
Decatur, IL
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