Chillicothe Area History Museum

Our main museum and the Rock Island Depot Museum - located at the corner of Cedar St. and 3rd St. - are owned, staffed, and maintained by Chillicothe Historical Society volunteers and friends of the Society.

Museums are open Wednesdays 1 - 4 p. m. and 1st Sundays 1 - 4 p.m., or by chance or appointment. Free admission, donations appreciated. To donate an artifact, schedule a tour - even short notice, or for any inquiry, please leave message or call one of the contacts listed below for immediate assistance: Located at:

723 N. 4th St. ( IL St. Rt. 29 ) at Elm St

2011 Society Officers:

Ray Harrison, President 309-274-8457
Diane Colwell, Vice President 309-251-3260
Gary Fyke, Secretary 309-274-2308
Kathy Close, Treasurer 309-274-5156

Board Members:

Steve Bart 309-274-4924
Janet Dickerson 309-274-4656
Bill Dwyer 309-274-2345
Creta Harper 309-274-2757
Cliff Lund, Depot Manager 309-472-1563
Gary Swanson 309-363-5159
Juanita Swanson 309-274-3440

General Meetings are scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the Month starting at 7:00 PM. Changes pertaining to time and dates will be posted on the "Bulletin Board' on our Web Site.

Board meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of each Month Starting at 7 PM