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

2009 Society Officers:

Gary Weaver, President 309-274-4810
Ray Harrison, Vice President 309-274-8457
Linda Herron, Secretary 309-274-6792
Jack Gerstner, Treasurer 309-274-4185

Board Members:

Bill Snodgrass 309-274-5039
Juanita Swanson 309-274-3440
Gary Fyke 309-274-5039
Bill Dwyer 309-274-2345
Janet Dickerson 309-274-4656
Ken Dickerson 309-274-4656
Gary Swanson

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