RICHLAND COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OLNEY, IL

2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Relatively slow shutter at 1/40th second shows lots of outer corona. This one isn't well centered, but it's better than the previous one I posted.
2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Credit: Joe K Gage

The Richland County Genealogical and Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Olney, Illinois. Founded in 1969, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and genealogy of Richland County and its residents.

The society operates a research library containing over 6,000 volumes of books, newspapers, and other materials related to local history and genealogy. The library is open to the public and staffed by volunteers who can assist visitors with their research.

In addition to the research library, the society also maintains a museum featuring exhibits on local history, including artifacts and photographs from the area's past. The museum is open to the public on Saturdays from April through October.

The Richland County Genealogical and Historical Society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including guest speakers, workshops, and genealogy classes. The society publishes a quarterly newsletter, which includes articles on local history and genealogy, as well as updates on society activities.

Membership in the Richland County Genealogical and Historical Society is open to anyone interested in local history and genealogy. Membership fees support the society's efforts to preserve and promote the area's rich history.

RICHLAND COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OLNEY IL. US MID #8401701014

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,428 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

2024 Solar Eclipse totality - Olney, Illinois Relatively slow shutter at 1/40th second shows lots of outer corona. This one isn't well centered, but it's better than the previous one I posted.
2024 eclipse taken in Olney, Illinois. The sun is just about to appear in the lower right. This was the last totality pic on this camera. This one is a crop sensor camera, so about an effective 450mm.
Another white Squirrel Olney, Illinois We saw three white squirrels on eclipse day in Olney. The city park was busy that day, but I was surprised it wasn't even busier given the white squirrels make Onley a good photographers location, eclipse or no eclipse. Olney is known for its white squirrels but they are not all that common either. I didn't see any last time I visited.
White Squirrel in Olney, Illinois Blue-eyed almost-albino squirrel in the city park.
DSCN8374 DePaul University launches a balloon with various instruments to measure changes during the eclipse.
2024 Solar Eclipse totality - slow shutter Taken on the tennis courts in the city park in Olney Illinois. Wish I had this centered better - didn't expect the flaring to be so pronounced. Oh well, next time... First edit - just stacked the pics in Lightroom. May try some editing later. Maybe denoise then stack. Some learnin' is in order.
2024 Solar Eclipse in Olney Illinois
DSCN8393 Just after totality.
DSCN8353 Kids foam rave/party activity before the eclipse.
DSCN8355 Eclipse activities
DSCN8354 Kids foam rave/party activity before the eclipse.
DSCN8356 Eclipse activities

Contact RICHLAND COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RICHLAND COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 202
OLNEY
IL
62450-0202

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MID # 8401701014
Name RICHLAND COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371078410
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 4,428
REVENUE 4,428
LAT/LONG 38.723552, -88.084844
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 159
US Census Tract: 978200
US Census Block: 1070