SCHINGOETHE CENTER MUSEUM

AURORA, IL

The Schingoethe Center Museum in Aurora, IL is a unique museum dedicated to preserving Native American culture and history. Located near the Fox River, the museum is housed in a historic building that was once a schoolhouse. Built in 1895, the building was originally a one-room schoolhouse that served the local community until it was closed in the 1950s.

The museum was founded in 2003 and is operated by the American Indian Center of Aurora. The center is named after the Potawatomi Chief Schingoethe, who was a prominent leader during the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is filled with artifacts from the Potawatomi, Ojibwa, and other tribes that lived in the area. The collection includes traditional clothing, jewelry, weapons, crafts, and more.

In addition to the museum, the Schingoethe Center also hosts lectures, film screenings, and other events throughout the year. It also offers educational programming for children and adults, including workshops and classes on pottery, beading, and other traditional crafts. The museum is open to the public and admission is free.

SCHINGOETHE CENTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AURORA IL. US MID #8401700919

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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FOX VALLEY ARTS HALL OF FAME
347 S GLADSTONE
AURORA
IL
60506-4877

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