On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. author and historian Guy Fraker will trace the influence of the Declaration of Independenc...
Looking for Lincoln- Lincoln and Douglas Marker DedicationOn Friday, July 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the Museum, in partnership with Lookin...
Back 2 School Supply Drive – We Need your Help!From July 3 through August 6, 2026, the Museum will be participating in the Back 2 ...
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of the July 4th h...
Bloomington is one of the richest communities for Abraham Lincoln-related sites—some of which look much as they did during his lif...
Join us on Saturday, July 18, to celebrate the grand opening of our newest exhibit, More Than A Game: A Community History of Baseb...
Join the McLean County Museum of History for a fun and fact-filled stroll through Illinois State University's Quad on Saturda...
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the third History Reads Bo...
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The thir...
The Museum, in partnership with Bloomington Public Library, will host Illinois Wesleyan University professor Chris Sweet for a pro...
While most drivers enjoy the convenience and speed of Interstate 55 from Bloomington to Chenoa, others prefer taking a leisurely t...
John Wesley Powell: Bloomington-Normal to the Arid Lands or the American Dream and the Exploitation of the West and Its PeoplesJoi...
Many of the buildings in downtown Bloomington are 100-plus years old, and each has a story to tell, if you know where to look.Join...
Bloomington is one of the richest communities for Abraham Lincoln-related sites—some of which look much as they did during his lif...
The Museum and our Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We ...
Bloomington is one of the richest communities for Abraham Lincoln-related sites—some of which look much as they did during his lif...
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
All are welcome to join the Museum and Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the final History Read...
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!The fina...
In collaboration with our community partners, we’re hosting five events to facilitate intergenerational dialogue about American De...
The Museum and its Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ...