William H. Randolph
William H. Randolph was born in Ohio in 1813. At the age of 21 he moved to Rushville and then Macomb where he opened a… Read More »William H. Randolph
Sue Scott
Annual Meeting Update
At this year’s Annual Meeting members were treated to a tour of the museum’s collection. As guests wandered through the aisle of artifacts in the east side… Read More »Annual Meeting Update
Ice Cream Freezer and Churn
By Marla Vizdal The Artifact of the Month featured at the Western Illinois Museum is a combined ice cream freezer and churn which was patented… Read More »Ice Cream Freezer and Churn
Leon Clements: Founding the Museum
By Marla Vizdal The current Artifact of the Month at the Western Illinois Museum highlights its collection of oral history tapes, and one in particular… Read More »Leon Clements: Founding the Museum
The Ties that Bind: A History of Wedlock
The Ties that Bind: A History of Wedlock explores how items like wedding garments, photographs, invitations, and legal documents such as licenses and certificates, reveal the… Read More »The Ties that Bind: A History of Wedlock
Building Improvements
The Western Illinois Museum Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers would like to update you on our plans to renovate the building which houses the museum… Read More »Building Improvements
Coloring Contest
It’s a Coloring Contest! You’re invited to design a Birthday hat for General Macomb! Did you ever wonder what kind of hat an officer in the… Read More »Coloring Contest
General Macomb Cigar Box
By Marla Vizdal A very unique item in the Western Illinois Museum is the focus of the current Artifact of the Month. A small box,… Read More »General Macomb Cigar Box
Peck Family Quilt
By Marla Vizdal and Carmen Keist Quilts of all different patterns and colors have been found in the home for centuries. Sewn from fabrics that… Read More »Peck Family Quilt