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 Summer Luau
Downtown Danville, IL • Jun 05 @ 5PM
Escape to a tropical downtown oasis at the Summer Luau!
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2026 Downtown Carnival
Downtown Danville, IL • Jul 03 @ 5PM
Kick off the holiday weekend with the Downtown Carnival!
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2026 Science in the City
Downtown Danville, IL • Aug 07 @ 6PM
Start your school year with a day full of science and discovery at Science in the City!
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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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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 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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