Western Illinois Museum

Poetry on Our Porch Poetry read out loud, shared with others and discussed are the makings of a perfect Sunday afternoon. Each month we’ll invite a few community members to share a poem or two before inviting guests to read a selection of their choice. Held the first Sunday on the month at 2:00 pm. Doors open and pie served at 1:30 pm.

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.   The…

The Western Illinois Museum invites the public to help create a Broadside Mural on three Saturdays beginning on April 13th.  Other dates include Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, August 10th, and work sessions will be held from 9:00 am to noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist those wishing to help; no experience is necessary. Children ten and up who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. The mural project will use a traditional wheat paste method of…

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackle the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…

The Western Illinois Museum invites the public to help create a Broadside Mural on three Saturdays beginning on April 13th.  Other dates include Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, August 10th, and work sessions will be held from 9:00 am to noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be on-hand to assist those wishing to help; no experience is necessary. Children ten and up who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. The mural project will use a traditional wheat paste method of…

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackle the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…

Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Migrant Life in the Early Twentieth Century with Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Dennis Strounghmatt. Join us for a voyage to discover the work of the river-based mussel shellers, moonshiners, and musicians that worked across Illinois in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This performance and presentation uses artifacts, photos, oral histories and fiddle music. Sunday, September 29; doors open and pie served at 1:30, program at 2:00 pm Western Illinois Museum 201…

The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage. Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history. The first…