HARRIS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM

ATWOOD, IL

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The Harris Agriculture Museum in Atwood, Illinois is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the history of agriculture in the area. The museum was founded in 1978 by local farmer and collector Bill Harris, who wanted to share his extensive collection of antique tractors and farm equipment with the public.

The museum features a large collection of vintage tractors, including rare models from the 1940s and 1950s, as well as a selection of antique farm implements and tools. Visitors can also explore a recreated 1800s-style farmhouse, which features period furnishings and artifacts, including an old-fashioned kitchen, a one-room schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including tours, lectures, and workshops on the history of agriculture and rural life. Visitors can also take part in seasonal events such as the annual harvest festival and tractor pull, as well as family-friendly activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin carving.

The Harris Agriculture Museum is open year-round, with extended hours during the summer months. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help support the museum’s educational programs.

HARRIS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ATWOOD IL. US MID #8401700184

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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HARRIS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
202 W LOCUST AVE
ATWOOD
IL
61913

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HARRIS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700184
Name HARRIS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.800306, -88.462295
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 147
US Census Tract: 954700
US Census Block: 4105