Stockton Heritage Museum

08/30/2026

A project that the Museum has had on the backburner for a few years, is documenting all of the occupants of each building downtown. Let's start with this one. This bank building stands on the corner of S. Main and E. Queen. Built in 1890 by P. M. Rindesbacher who was born in Stockton Township in 1858. He started his banking enterprise in 1887.

The building housed the Plum River Masonic Lodge from 1891 to 1913. The Post Office was there from 1932 to 1958.

It later became apartments owned by Eugene and Gloria Althof and Greg and Mary Althof.

What else do any of you know of the history of this building? Other owners, stories of tenants, anything we can add to the file. Thanks in advance.

08/29/2026

Looking for something interesting to do on this drizzly Saturday? Stop in the Museum to talk with John and Leslie. They would love to hear your stories or will entertain you with their own. Open until 2pm.

08/25/2026

Join us at the Freeport Public Library at 6PM this Thursday, August 27th, for a presentation entitled "Who is Buried at Kellogg's Grove: a Black Hawk War Mystery."

The speaker is University of Illinois Chicago archaeologist James Meierhoff, Ph.D.

The presentation is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Douglas Society. It is free and open to the public.

08/25/2026

We are currently working on a presentation on the township of Derinda. If you have any stories, history, photos or information, please share so we can possibly discuss it. This is the display board we have set up this season.

We will keep you posted on date and time.

08/24/2026

Our bake sale, episode 2, at the MARSS art and music fest was another success. Thank you to all who donated or bought goodies. We are well on our way to a new computer and archiving software. We won't have to wait 20 minutes to boot up anymore. Yay!

If you haven't checked out the Atwoods window display yet, do it now as it will be replaced soon.

Are there any displays or topics you would like to see???

08/22/2026

It's a gorgeous day, great music happening, lots of really cool and unique vendors set up. Come out to the park!!! We have goodies for you for good will donation. We don't want any left!

Music and art and nature all day. Support our creators and musicians and non-profits. Good food. Games, art projects, more!

08/21/2026

We will be set up at the Festival with lots of baked goods. Stop by and help us raise money for a new computer and archival software. It will be a really fun day for all!

Proud to announce our lineup for the day. Vendors will be set up by 10 am with lots of fun to come!

08/21/2026

This year, we’re heading to the Lena Area Historical Museum for an afternoon of ice cream, history, and community.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 427 Grove Street, Lena

🍦 FREE Ice Cream
🏛️ FREE Museum Tours
🎟️ FREE Admission

Donations to support the Lena Area Historical Society are greatly appreciated.

Come enjoy a sweet treat, explore the museum, and help us support our friends in Lena!

08/21/2026

Let's help support a fellow museum. An Ice Cream Social sounds like a great way.