Midlothian Historical Museum

Midlothian Historical Museum The Village of Midlothian Historical Society consists of volunteers that are dedicated to the preservation of Midlothian's history.

The Historical Society is housed in Midlothian’s old Library building across from Springfield School. We welcome our residents and friends to come and see what we have but as of right now we are closed to do a detailed inventory and update the computer and phone systems. We appreciate any comments on what the people would like to see and also anyone who is interested in helping is welcome to conta

ct us at our email address. Our hope is to maintain an awareness and appreciation of the history of the place we call home.

08/30/2026

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Apply in Person at Bartolini’s!

The Holidays are quickly approaching!

08/28/2026
08/20/2026

Join the Midlothian Park District for a fun-filled day in Shipshewana, Indiana! Enjoy lunch, dinner, shopping, and goodies along the way.

Leave the planning to us and come enjoy a day of fun, food, and friends!

Register today—spots won’t last!

08/19/2026

Storm Branch Removal Update: August 18, 2026

08/18/2026
08/17/2026

🌧️🌧️ If the rain ever decides to take a day off… COME SEE US! 😂💦

The Lily Pad Splash Park is winding down for the season, so don’t miss your last chances to make a splash!

🐸 August 30 is the LAST DAY of the 2026 season!

So, Mother Nature… we’re politely asking for a little sunshine. ☀️ Come on over to the Lily Pad before we close for the season! 💦🐸

08/17/2026

There's still time to register for our School Starters & 2 Year Old Preschool Program

⌨️ Monday Memories ⌨️Before laptops, tablets, and smartphones... there were typewriters.This week's Monday Memory featur...
08/17/2026

⌨️ Monday Memories ⌨️

Before laptops, tablets, and smartphones... there were typewriters.

This week's Monday Memory features three classic Royal typewriters, each with its own story to tell. Long before the click of a keyboard or the convenience of spellcheck, these machines helped people write letters, school papers, business documents, and even novels—one keystroke at a time.

Can you remember the sound of the keys clicking, the "ding!" at the end of each line, and sliding the carriage back to begin again? For many, those sounds bring back memories of school assignments, office work, and handwritten correspondence transformed into neatly typed pages.

These Royal typewriters are just a small glimpse into the everyday tools that shaped generations. We invite you to stop by the museum and take a closer look—not only at these fascinating machines, but at the many other artifacts that tell the story of our community and the people who lived here.

💙 Tell us in the comments: Did you ever learn to type on a typewriter? What was the first thing you remember typing?

We'd love to hear your memories!

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14609 Springfield Avenue
Midlothian, IL
60445

Telephone

+17086313114

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