TJ Blakeman
Nov 6, 20188 min read
The Eccentric John Frederic Hessel and His Grand City Plan
Located just north of Kirby Avenue and west of Neil Street sits Hessel Park, a gathering place enjoyed by families, children, and...
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The museum's primary educational mission is to tell the stories of Champaign County. We strive to tell those stories in various ways, including monthly articles curated by our volunteers and staff, our monthly recorded "History Talks," and our oral history collection that allows residents to tell their own stories. These resources are available to the public below.