General John A. Logan Museum

08/31/2026

🍎 Be sure to stop by the Event Center during Apple Festival to explore our special display:
“1884 Opinions — Logan: Puck vs. The Papers”
📍 1329 Walnut Street, Murphysboro
🕔 Sept 10: 5–9 PM
🕓 Sept 11: 4–9 PM
🕐 Sept 12: 1–9 PM
🇺🇸 Logan: Puck vs. The Papers — 1884 Opinions
In the 1884 election, General John A. Logan stood at the center of national attention. Republican newspapers praised his Civil War leadership at Vicksburg and Atlanta, portraying him as a champion of working people and ordinary soldiers. At the same time, Puck magazine, the era’s most influential satire publication, featured Logan in bold, colorful cartoons—highlighting how widely recognized and debated he was across the country.

Together, these campaign stories and satirical illustrations reveal how Americans of the Gilded Age viewed Logan: respected, influential, and always part of the national conversation.

A great visual look at how Logan’s image was shaped, challenged, and remembered in 1884.

08/31/2026

⭐ Congratulations to Eagle Scout Patrick Dover!
Patrick Dover of Troop 4 has earned his Eagle Scout rank after leading the rebuilding and proper relocation of the well house at General John A. Logan’s birthplace on the Museum grounds. A well house is a small protective structure built over a well to safeguard the water source and preserve the site.

Patrick’s leadership and hard work have helped protect an important piece of local history. Here are more photos from his Eagle Scout project — and be sure to check out the additional post on this page highlighting his achievement.

We’re proud of you, Patrick!

08/30/2026

At the entrance of the Mound City National Cemetery stands the historic caretaker’s house.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Mound City Cemetery Preservation Commission for a rare glimpse inside this remarkable home.
Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission, Inc.

08/23/2026

Southern Illlinois Historic Happenings.

Join us for a lesson on regional history from Bob Swenson. We hope to pack the community center for this Illinois Humanities event!

08/19/2026

Brunch With Mary – Women in Aviation

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, August 15 at the General John A. Logan Museum for our Brunch With Mary celebration. We had a wonderful morning honoring Women in Aviation with an inspiring lineup of speakers.

Our guests included:
• Alyssa Connell, Southern Illinois Airport Manager
• Stacy Burton, Crucial MRO
• Bisola Saliu and Victoria Mathieu, SIUC Flight Instructors

We’re grateful to all who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a meaningful celebration of the women shaping aviation past and present.

08/13/2026

The General John A Logan Museum is pleased to have Alyssa Connell join our panel for Brunch with Mary on Saturday at 10am

Alyssa Connell is an aviation executive, professor, entrepreneur, and doctoral researcher. She currently serves as the Airport and FBO Manager at Southern Illinois Airport—
becoming only the third airport manager in its 75-year history, and the first woman to hold the role.

Alyssa is also the CEO of Connell Aviation Group and the owner of Runway Three-Six, one of the fastest-growing aviation apparel brands in the country. Prior to
leading a suite of family aviation businesses, she served as Executive Vice President of Hellman and began her career as a television reporter and producer.

She currently serves as a subject matter expert in general aviation for theTransportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.

08/10/2026

One of our 4 panelists for Brunch with Mary this Saturday is Bisola Saliu. Bisola is a Certified Flight Instructor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a graduate of SIU’s Aviation Management and Flight program. Originally from Jos, Nigeria, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of aviators and encouraging more women to pursue careers in aviation. Through her work as an instructor and volunteer, she is committed to inspiring others while honoring the legacy of the women who paved the way in flight.

08/08/2026

🌸 Brunch With Mary – Women in Aviation
📅 Saturday, August 15 • 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon
📍 General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St. Murphysboro IL
Join us as we celebrate Women in Aviation with an inspiring lineup of speakers:
✈️ Alyssa Connell, Southern Illinois Airport Manager
✈️ Stacy Burton, Crucial MRO
✈️ Bisola Saliu and Victoria Mathieu, SIUC Flight Instructors
🎟️ Tickets: $20 Available at the General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith Street, Murphysboro
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by, call, or email to reserve your ticket: 📞 618‑684‑3455 • [email protected]
Join us for food, history, conversation, and a celebration of the women who have shaped aviation past and present.

08/07/2026

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