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Our Mission
To share and celebrate history and innovations in Champaign County by stewarding and interpreting artifacts and promoting community-centered narratives through exhibits and inclusive educational programming.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 17th
7:00 PM @ Champaign
County History Museum
Learn about the history of the "Rantoul Shortline" created by Rantoul attorney Benjamin Gifford and completed in 1879 from West Lebanon, Indiana to LeRoy, Illinois. From its beginnings as a narrow-gauge railroad, to its control by Jay Gould's Wabash Railroad, and later owner Illinois Central, this east/west shortline which once traversed Champaign County has a colorful history that will be presented with dozens of historic images.
Our monthly "History Talk" series brings the stories of Champaign County to life through in-person, hour-long talks with local experts.
History Talks
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