Discover Our Rich Heritage
“The Gem of the Valley”
Getting Your Kicks on Route 66: Tales from the Mother Road” at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main September 14
On Monday evening, September 14, Amanda Bryden of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield will explore the history of the one-hundred-year-old Route 66. Using PowerPoint images and audio clips, she will share the experiences of everyday people who lived, worked, and traveled along the Mother Road during its heyday. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main.
Lone Tree Schoolhouse at 150! (1876–2026)
Join the Tiskilwa Historical Society as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the historic Lone Tree Schoolhouse.
Click here to watch the full program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUxXlQGLyzBzQSPdPk3iQglmaz8IKK5v/view?usp=sharing
Hours of Operation
Our Museum on Main is open every Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00.
Our Gallery on Galena is open every first Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00.
Admission is free, donations appreciated.
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