HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CARTHAGE, IL

The Hancock County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Carthage, Illinois. Founded in 1963, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Hancock County and its residents. The society's headquarters is located in the historic Old Jail Museum, which was built in 1869 and served as the county jail until 1978.

The museum features exhibits on the history of the county, including displays on the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and local businesses and industry. Visitors can also view artifacts, photographs, and documents from the society's extensive collection of historical items.

In addition to its museum, the society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. The society also maintains a genealogy and research library, which is open to the public and includes resources on local families, cemeteries, and historical sites.

The Hancock County Historical Society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations. The society's mission is to educate and inspire the community about the rich history of Hancock County and its people, and to ensure that this history is preserved for future generations.

HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARTHAGE IL. US MID #8401701010

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 2173570043

HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
306 WALNUT STREET
CARTHAGE
IL
62321-1354

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