The Staley Museum

08/05/2026

We are so fortunate to have all the great people at HICF in our corner and supporting local history.
A big Thank you to both Natalie Beck & Brian Byers.
What a wonderful way to start our day! 🌞😊
P.S.
we hope all the listeners from this morning’s show and all our followers and supporters will help spread the word about our 10 for 10 campaign.
We need your support to help to make this new museum project a reality.

August 4, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and the Staley Museum's Laura Jahr and Erynn Williams Burge, joined Byers & Co to talk about the HICF gift of $10,000 to launch of the 10 for 10 Campaign to raise $100,000 for a new parking lot and beautification project in...

08/04/2026

What a fun morning! Thank you Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for your generosity, and Brian Byers and NowDecatur.com for having us and letting us share all great things happening at the museum!

Check out the podcast to hear the conversation!

"The HICF awarded the Staley Museum a $10,000 grant to launch its 10 for 10 Campaign, a community effort to raise $100,000 for a new parking lot and beautification project in historic Staley Square. The project will improve accessibility for visitors while enhancing a neighborhood rich in Decatur history.
The conversation also highlighted the museum's new children's activity book, supported by an HICF literacy grant, and the return of the popular Taste of History event."

August 4, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and the Staley Museum's Laura Jahr and Erynn Williams Burge, joined Byers & Co to talk about the HICF gift of $10,000 to launch of the 10 for 10 Campaign to raise $100,000 for a new parking lot and beautification project in...

08/04/2026

🥂 CulverHouseDecatur.com has all the details! Grab your tickets today!

08/01/2026

Grab your tickets for Taste of History 2026 today!

For tickets visit: https://www.culverhousedecatur.com/events-1

07/31/2026

Introducing Corny, the Staley Museum mascot!
Look for him throughout the museum exhibits and in the new Young Historian Activity Book where he'll share bits of Staley and Decatur history.

07/30/2026

⭐New at the Staley Museum!⭐

Our Young Historian Activity Books have arrived! Perfect for 4th grade students and older, the activity book teaches Staley history through fun activities with the help of our new museum mascot!

07/29/2026

We are so grateful for this donation from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. Donations like this help us bring local history to the younger members of our community. We are so very thankful for the support.

07/18/2026

One week until tickets go on sale for Taste of History 2026!

07/04/2026

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!