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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PotterFest 2026
Downtown Danville, IL • Nov 06 @ 5PM
Dive into a spellbinding night filled with enchanting activities, mystical treats, and magical surprises!
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2026 Night of Lights Parade
Downtown Danville, IL • Dec 04 @ 5PM
Celebrate the season at Danville’s Night of Lights Parade! Enjoy glowing floats, festive displays, and free horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the afternoon. Sign up your float…
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Holiday Pops - Danville Symphony Orchestra
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium • Dec 13 @ 3PM
The Danville Symphony Orchestra presents annual Holiday Pops concert!
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Visit Danville's Vermilion County War Museum, housed in a former Carnegie Library, containing over 25,000 artifacts and memorabilia ranging from the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi…
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Vermilion County Museum
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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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