History
is not the past.
It is a story about the past, told in the present
and meant to be useful in constructing a future.
Here
are many of the ones presented in this exhibit.
Blacksmithing
on the Prairie
Performing
archaeology above ground, we have recreated the Chesebro Blacksmith
Shop for you within the walls of the museum. Come see the sights
and hear the sounds of a blacksmith shop as it would have appeared
in 1918.
Learn how
Champaign County responded to slavery, the 1860 election, the
Civil War and the difficult issues that emerged during the post-war
period.
The
Discovery Room
Newly renovated!
Use a blacksmith's tool to drill through a bar of iron, visit
the wigwam, find out what "horsepower" does. Camp
in a Civil War tent, try your hand at the telegraph keys! Get
involved with history!
Learn about
why and how collectors and museums collect. See the treasures
of some local collectors and find out how you can display your
own unique artifacts.
Online
Exhibits:
THIS
LEGACY IS YOURS:
Celebrating the Lasting Contributions of
African American Women
Discover the
contributions of over 80 area African American women in this comprehensive
on-line exhibit.
YOUR
OWN STORY
The Gray Family Photographs
Do you have
family photographs that reveal something about life
in Champaign County? Nellie Gray took these intriguing photographs
over 100 years ago. We invite you to view a few of her efforts
in this slide show.
