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Carterville Heritage Museum

139 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918

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Museum that focuses on the history of the downtown Carterville area. Includes local memorabilia and much more.

Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural details of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photos, and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques, and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Carterville, Cambria, & Crainville.

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  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue: Closed
  • Wed: Closed
  • Thu: Closed
  • Fri: 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Sun: Closed

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