PECATONICA HERITAGE MUSEUM CORP

PECATONICA, IL

The Pecatonica Heritage Museum Corp is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Pecatonica, Illinois. Established in 1992, the museum is housed in the historic Pecatonica Congregational Church, built in 1856. The museum’s permanent collection consists of over 1000 artifacts and photographs, including items from the 1832 Black Hawk War and the Civil War, along with numerous books, diaries, and manuscripts.

The museum also serves as an educational resource for the community, offering programs and lectures on local history and culture. Every year, the museum hosts a variety of public events, such as the Annual Pecatonica Heritage Festival and the Pecatonica Cultural Festival. The museum also offers school tours and field trips to assist students in learning more about the history and culture of the local area.

The museum is open to the public year-round, and admission is free. Visitors can explore the museum on their own, or take a guided tour. The museum also has a gift shop, with a variety of unique items related to the community’s history and culture.

The Pecatonica Heritage Museum Corp is an invaluable resource for the community, preserving the past and contributing to the understanding of the area’s culture and history.

PECATONICA HERITAGE MUSEUM CORP is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PECATONICA IL. US MID #8401700824

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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PECATONICA HERITAGE MUSEUM CORP
PO BOX 243
PECATONICA
IL
61063

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