Have you wondered what‟s in this museum for
you? Or why should I be interested in this Museum?
Consider some of the information available.
1. History of, not only Sangamon County, but Illinois.
2. Where did Illinois settlers come from and by what
means did they make the trek to Illinois?
3. Why did they move to Illinois?
4. What kept them here?
5. How did they make a living?
6. Architectural history.
7. Agricultural history.
8. Farm Implements used over the years.
9. Transportation means used over the years.
10. State history.
11. Native American occupation.
12. Natural disasters.
13. Livestock
14. People history ie: such notables as Abraham
Lincoln, President Martin Van Buren.
15. Why the Morgan Horse?
16. The history of the Morgan Horse including
organization of the American Morgan Horse Association
17. Examples of buildings from the early 19
18. One of the largest collections of “The Morgan
Horse” magazine available.
19. Books on Horse related subjects (Do you know the
origins of the Bass bit, and the man who developed it? The Bass bit
remains one of the most popular bits used in the show ring.)
20. Visit structures completed in the 1830's
21. See vintage transportation modes such as the
Conestoga Wagon and Prairie Schooner.
22. See antique horse drawn farming equipment.
23. Horse memorabilia from the late 1800‟s thru
present.
24. Revolutionary war soldier‟s grave site and hear
his story.
25. Brunk history
26. Learn how early settlers in Illinois lived.
27. Step back in time imagining yourself in a previous
century, learning how life was.
28. A park like setting where you can enjoy a picnic
lunch or just relax in the country.
You're all invited to spend some time with us
whether an hour or a day! Please call to schedule
(217) 529-4623.
Submitted by Lois McDermand