Vermilion County 200th Anniversary

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Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Vermilion County 200th Anniversary, History Museum, 116 North Gilbert Street, Danville, IL.

Established just eight years after Illinois became a state, Vermilion County has a remarkable history and we want you to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime commemoration.

Wow! What a response! All slots for tours of the Hegeler Mansion have been FILLED!!!
10/09/2026

Wow! What a response! All slots for tours of the Hegeler Mansion have been FILLED!!!

10/08/2026

Come to the Museum Center building on November 15th to learn about the Underground Petrified Rainforest of Vermilion County from Richard Berner. This is a FREE event and all are welcome to attend. This event is part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration.

We still have openings for both of these tours. Further information is on the flier below. For the first tour, we will c...
10/06/2026

We still have openings for both of these tours. Further information is on the flier below. For the first tour, we will continue to take reservations through Thursday, October 15th (or until sold out). If you have any questions, or would like to reserve a spot, call the Museum during regular business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM) at 217-442-2922.

We have added two bus tours for the Fall as part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration. Information is on the flier below. If you would like to register, you may call the Museum during regular business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM).

As part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration, we were at the Muncie Acorn Festival this past weekend. Pictured belo...
09/29/2026

As part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration, we were at the Muncie Acorn Festival this past weekend. Pictured below are Todd Lee and Bill Donahue (portraying Joseph Cannon) giving a history presentation of the County, Muncie, and "Uncle Joe."

Potomac 150th Celebration parade today...
09/12/2026

Potomac 150th Celebration parade today...

Two FREE events this weekend in Georgetown and Potomac if you or someone you know is looking for something to do! Furthe...
09/11/2026

Two FREE events this weekend in Georgetown and Potomac if you or someone you know is looking for something to do! Further information can be found on the fliers below!

We have added two bus tours for the Fall as part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration. Information is on the flier ...
09/09/2026

We have added two bus tours for the Fall as part of the Vermilion County 200th Celebration. Information is on the flier below. If you would like to register, you may call the Museum during regular business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM).

Westville Labor Day parade!
09/09/2026

Westville Labor Day parade!

Here are a few photos from the Labor Day parade in Danville that we participated in...
09/08/2026

Here are a few photos from the Labor Day parade in Danville that we participated in...

Below are the YouTube and Spotify links of Dave Cronk's interview with Lara Conklin re: Lake Vermilion as part of the Ve...
08/20/2026

Below are the YouTube and Spotify links of Dave Cronk's interview with Lara Conklin re: Lake Vermilion as part of the Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Celebration.

https://youtu.be/fUcIvu3OOSQ?is=6teI6DnEPTcobznF

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W4xccSzagcpATjYKj20N1?si=RUOlEoQ5Qo-tVD5krPGPIw&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A0PUGTmRHsaevq8rqksqtgf

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116 North Gilbert Street
Danville, IL
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