Open Thursdays and Fridays 9am – 3:30pm, Saturdays 9am – noon. All other open times by appointment only.
Edgar County
Historical Society
Our vision...
is that Edgar County Historical Society House, Museum and Annex instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to educate and showcase the history, culture, art, architecture and transportation in Edgar County.
Explore Our Complex
Museum addition Planned
Edgar County Historical Society has a unique opportunity to acquire several vintage pieces of agricultural equipment. Since our current museum space is at capacity, a 30′ x 88′ addition is planned. Fundraising is underway to help defray construction costs. For more information about contributing, please call 217-463-5305 or use the Contact Us link above.
Early Railroads of Edgar County
Join us on April 26, 2026 at 2pm as Daniel Briseno navigates the early railroads that defined Edgar County,