The Ogle County Historical Society & Museum

The Ogle County Historical Society & Museum The Nash Home and Museum opened in 1962. Chester's daughter, Miss Ruby Nash, taught school for 50 years from 1891 to 1941. to 6:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. O.

It was the home of the Chester Nash family and was built in 1878 of Midwestern prairie-type architecture; square, with long porches and high ceilings. The Nash Home/Museum is furnished with artifacts from all over Ogle County and from the earliest settlers to present day. Nash School, now Nash Recreation Center, was named after her. In addition to the Nash Home we have an annex building which cont

ains more displays as well as our research and office area. Nash Home & Museum Hours

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to Noon, year round. Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM May to September. Open also for groups and by appointment. Genealogical research from 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For help with research e-mail: [email protected] or send inquiries to: P. Box 183 Oregon, Illinois, 61061. Monthly Meetings:
Every 4th Monday at 6:30 pm with the exception of December. Annual Potluck instead in August. Come visit us! Tours are available for individuals and groups. Call 815 732 7475 and leave us a message. Someone will return the call as soon as possible. We welcome volunteers and new members at any level of participation. Donations are also greatly appreciated.

Address

111 N 6th Street
Oregon, IL
61061

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18157327545

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