Champaign County History Museum

Champaign County History Museum We are a not-for-profit history museum focused on collecting and preserving the history of Champaign County, Illinois.

Our mission is to discover, collect, preserve, exhibit, study and interpret objects relating to the history of Champaign County, and to provide educational programs about the County’s heritage and the Museum’s collections.

AMAZING NEWS! Two weeks from today, we are opening what may be our biggest and most ambitious exhibit ever! Forging Libe...
06/04/2026

AMAZING NEWS! Two weeks from today, we are opening what may be our biggest and most ambitious exhibit ever! Forging Liberty will enable Champaign County to experience America's 250th birthday by coming into direct contact with the documents that forged our nation. Through a private collection, unseen publicly, visitors will experience 21 authentic documents and artifacts that played a direct role in the fight for independence. Artifacts include Paul Revere's famous engraving of the Boston Massacre, letters from George Washington and many other founding fathers, a 1776 copy of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, war maps, King George III's response to the call for independence, and a rare 1840s copy of the Declaration of Independence. This is a must-attend event in partnership with the Champaign Public Library. Tickets are FREE, but advance tickets are highly encouraged. Timed tickets are available at www.champaigncountyhistory.org. Make plans today to join us June 18-21st for this special experience.

Wilber found himself at the AM Vets Post #3 in Champaign. Located at 205 W Hill Street in downtown Champaign. Post #...
06/04/2026


Wilber found himself at the AM Vets Post #3 in Champaign. Located at 205 W Hill Street in downtown Champaign. Post #3 dates back to 1947, when Harry Truman signed Public Law 216, making AMVETS the first World War II organization to be chartered by Congress. Its early members included: Stan Zagol, president, Virginia Applegate, Karl Kubitz, Robert Chejlava, and Ralph Gulder. The organization still holds events and services every year, most recently being their Memorial Day service at Grandview Memorial Gardens west of Champaign.

Happy June, everyone! Wilber is continuing his journey in our community. Where do you think Wilber is this week? Make ...
06/03/2026


Happy June, everyone! Wilber is continuing his journey in our community. Where do you think Wilber is this week? Make your guess in the comments below.

Wilber found himself at the Maginn Office Equipment Company located at 606 S. 6th St. in Champaign. The company got it...
05/28/2026


Wilber found himself at the Maginn Office Equipment Company located at 606 S. 6th St. in Champaign. The company got its start in the 1940s and was originally located at 318 N. Neil St. This photograph was taken during the company's peak in the late 1950s. The company lived at 606 S 6th St. until the 1980s. The location is now Illini Pantry in campustown.

We're only a few days away from our next Historic Theaters Tour of Downtown Champaign! Are you interested in knowing mor...
05/27/2026

We're only a few days away from our next Historic Theaters Tour of Downtown Champaign! Are you interested in knowing more about the many theaters in our community? There have been many over the years, including the Art, Orpheum, Rialto, and over 20 others that lived in downtown Champaign over the years. Now just the Virginia remains.

Join us Saturday at the museum at 1pm to explore just some of this history with us!
Buy Your Tickets:
https://secure.champaigncountyhistory.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F32330

For the last week of May Wilber is back at a local business. What are they selling and where is he at? Make your guess...
05/27/2026


For the last week of May Wilber is back at a local business. What are they selling and where is he at? Make your guess in the comments below and come back tomorrow to find out the answer!

While the museum is closed today it's important today to remember those who have fought for our country and gave their l...
05/25/2026

While the museum is closed today it's important today to remember those who have fought for our country and gave their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. This memorial event was held by the AM Vet Post 3 of Champaign sometime in the late 1970s or 1980s.

Our panel discussion has begun at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana but it’s not too late to get your tickets for ...
05/23/2026

Our panel discussion has begun at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana but it’s not too late to get your tickets for this afternoon’s Mid-Century Modern Tour!

Come by the church before noon to buy your tickets and the chance of a lifetime to explore Mid-Century Modern architecture in our community.

https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour

Doors are open at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana for Mid-Century Modern! Join us for a special dance performance by...
05/23/2026

Doors are open at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana for Mid-Century Modern!

Join us for a special dance performance by Good House Keep and Company at 10:30 followed by a panel discussion. Gain a deeper appreciation for the arts before exploring our community!

Make sure to come to the church to purchase and pick up your tickets before noon to enter into the homes in the afternoon.

Address

102 East University Avenue
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173561010

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