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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2026 Discover Danville
Downtown Danville, IL • Sep 04 @ 5PM
Discover Danville like never before while experiencing foods, music, and cultures from around the world!
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2026 Folklore Progressive Dinner
Downtown Danville, IL • Oct 02 @ 5PM
Guests will journey through buildings in Downtown Danville with a multi-course meal and live, spooky storytelling!
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All The World's A Stage - Danville Symphony Orchestra
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium - Danville High School • Oct 03 @ 3PM
The Danville Symphony Orchestra presents season opener "All The World's A Stage" with guest guitarist Guido Sanchez-Portuguez.
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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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Vermilion County War Museum
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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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