Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society
215 W. North St., Danville, IL 61832
History Museums
Our primary interest is in gathering, preserving and providing research information on Vermilion County, Illinois and the surrounding areas.
Danville's Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a library of over 10,000 volumes used for genealogical research in Illinois and Indiana. The library is one of the oldest and largest in Illinois and welcomes guests from all over the United States and around the world.
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2025 Night of Lights Parade & Carriage Rides
Downtown Danville, IL • Dec 05 @ 6PM
Celebrate the season at Danville’s Night of Lights Parade on Dec. 5 at 6 PM! Enjoy glowing floats, festive displays, and free horse-drawn carriage rides from…
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The Nutcracker - Danville Symphony Orchestra
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium, Danville High School • Dec 07 @ 2PM
Danville Symphony Orchestra presents The Nutcracker with Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet
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2026 Fire & Ice
Downtown Danville, IL • Jan 02 @ 5PM
Start the year with Fire & Ice, where glowing embers meet frosty fun!
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Lamon House
Danville
The Lamon House is a Greek Revival Cottage built in 1850 by Joseph and Melissa Beckwith Lamon. Joseph is the cousin of Ward Hill Lamon,…
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Fithian Home
Danville
The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his time, served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil…
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Vermilion County Museum
Danville
The Vermilion County Museum was built as a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where President Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859.
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