ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM

DEKALB, IL

Ellwood House Museum is a historic house museum located in DeKalb, Illinois. The museum is housed in the Ellwood family's former home, which was built in 1879 in the Italianate style. The house was purchased by the Ellwood family, who were prominent businesspeople in DeKalb, in 1898. The family lived in the house for over 100 years, until it was donated to the DeKalb Park District in 1985.

Today, the museum showcases the history of the Ellwood family and their impact on the DeKalb community. Visitors can take guided tours of the house, which features original furnishings, artwork, and decorative objects from the family's collection. The museum also features exhibits on the history of DeKalb and the surrounding area, including displays on local industries such as agriculture and manufacturing.

In addition to the historic house and exhibits, Ellwood House Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and family-friendly activities. The museum is open to the public from May through December, and admission is free for all visitors.

ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DEKALB IL. US MID #8401700216

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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• telephone: 8157564609

ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM
509 NORTH FIRST STREET
DEKALB
IL
60115

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