Stephenson County Historical Society

Stephenson County Historical Society The Stephenson County Museum has been regarded as Freeport's best kept secret, but we have no desire to keep it a secret! Office: Tue-Fri 10-3.

Tours: Thu-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4. Large group tours available by appointment.

The Stephenson County Historical Society is open Sundays from 12–4 PM for tours.🚧 There is access to the museum from Car...
09/05/2026

The Stephenson County Historical Society is open Sundays from 12–4 PM for tours.

🚧 There is access to the museum from Carroll Avenue, but construction is still underway. You’re also welcome to park along Jefferson Street and enjoy a stroll through the museum grounds on your way in!

Come explore a little Stephenson County history with us. ❤️

📍 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport
⏰ Sunday | 12–4 PM

Our friends at Sports Recreation & Apparel have been adding some fun new Freeport Pretzel items, from mugs and hats to d...
08/31/2026

Our friends at Sports Recreation & Apparel have been adding some fun new Freeport Pretzel items, from mugs and hats to drinkware, coasters and more.

And can we talk about that Salted Caramel Pretzel candle?! 🥨🕯️ It’s almost too pretty to light!

If you love local history AND showing a little Freeport pride, stop in and see what they have.

📍 Sports Recreation & Apparel
Monday–Friday | 10 AM–3 PM
Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM

We love seeing our community continue to celebrate the Pretzel tradition! 🧡🖤

Our Pretzel Exhibit is hitting the road! We will be at FHS for their centennial celebration. Come check it out!!
08/31/2026

Our Pretzel Exhibit is hitting the road! We will be at FHS for their centennial celebration. Come check it out!!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Lena Area Historical Museum yesterday. We loved seeing so many people e...
08/31/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Lena Area Historical Museum yesterday. We loved seeing so many people enjoying some ice cream, exploring the museum, and supporting local history!

A special thank you to Union Dairy for generously donating ice cream for the event. 🍨 Your support helped make the afternoon even sweeter!

And the support for Lena doesn’t have to stop here. If you would still like to contribute to the restoration of the historic buildings damaged by the April tornado, please reach out to us or the Lena Area Historical Society for information on how you can help.

Thank you for showing up for Stephenson County history. ❤️🏛️

🍦 We’re here at the Lena Area Historical Museum getting ready for today’s Ice Cream Social!There are so many amazing exh...
08/29/2026

🍦 We’re here at the Lena Area Historical Museum getting ready for today’s Ice Cream Social!

There are so many amazing exhibits to explore while you’re here, including this NEW exhibit dedicated to the Lena Opera House! 🎭

Come enjoy some FREE ice cream, tour the museum, and help support fundraising efforts to restore some of the historic buildings on the museum grounds that were severely damaged by the April tornado. ❤️

🎟️ We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle!
$1 each | 6 for $5 | 15 for $10

🍦 Free Ice Cream
🏛️ Free Museum Tours
❤️ Donations Appreciated

📍 427 Grove St., Lena
⏰ TODAY from 1–3 PM

Come spend part of your Saturday with us and help support the Lena Area Historical Museum! ❤️

Our 72nd Annual Ice Cream Social is almost here!Join us at the Lena Area Historical Museum for free ice cream, free muse...
08/28/2026

Our 72nd Annual Ice Cream Social is almost here!

Join us at the Lena Area Historical Museum for free ice cream, free museum tours, and an afternoon supporting the preservation of local history.

📅 Tomorrow, August 29
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 427 Grove Street, Lena

There is no charge to attend. Donations to the Lena Area Historical Society are greatly appreciated.

We hope to see you in Lena! 🍨❤️

Today’s the last day to RSVP for our Volunteer Orientation!We’ve had so much interest already, and we’re excited to welc...
08/28/2026

Today’s the last day to RSVP for our Volunteer Orientation!

We’ve had so much interest already, and we’re excited to welcome new faces to the museum.

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, there’s still time! Complete the RSVP form today and choose the session that works best for you.

We can’t wait to meet you and share the many ways you can become part of the Stephenson County Historical Society family.

🚧 Good news! We have access to our driveway again!We’ll be OPEN our normal hours this weekend, so come see us, explore t...
08/27/2026

🚧 Good news! We have access to our driveway again!

We’ll be OPEN our normal hours this weekend, so come see us, explore the museum, and maybe take home a little Stephenson County history while you’re here. 🏛️

📚 We also have plenty of Ghost Towns of Stephenson County books in stock!

Museum Hours:
Thursday & Friday | 11 AM–3 PM
Saturday & Sunday | 12–4 PM

📍 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport

Thank you for sticking with us through all of the Carroll Street construction. We’re excited to welcome you back!

We’re only TWO DAYS away from our 72nd Annual Ice Cream Social!This year we’re gathering at the Lena Area Historical Mus...
08/27/2026

We’re only TWO DAYS away from our 72nd Annual Ice Cream Social!

This year we’re gathering at the Lena Area Historical Museum to enjoy a fun afternoon while supporting our fellow historical society.

🍨 Free Ice Cream
🏛️ Free Museum Tours
❤️ Donations Appreciated
📚 Ghost Towns of Stephenson County books available, with all event book profits benefiting the Lena Area Historical Society

Saturday, August 29 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Bring a friend and come explore some local history with

The damage from April’s tornado was severe, but there is still so much happening at the Lena Area Historical Museum. ❤️W...
08/26/2026

The damage from April’s tornado was severe, but there is still so much happening at the Lena Area Historical Museum. ❤️

While their crew continues working to preserve and repair this special piece of local history, they still made time to create something NEW for visitors: an exhibit featuring the Lena Opera House! 🎭

That’s exactly why we want to bring a little extra attention to Lena this Saturday. Come see what they’ve been working on, learn more about Lena’s history, and enjoy some ice cream while you’re there.

🍦 Free ice cream
🏛️ Free museum tours
❤️ Donations appreciated

📅 Saturday, August 29 | 1–3 PM
📍 427 Grove St., Lena

Address

1440 S Carroll Avenue
Freeport, IL
61032

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(815) 232-8419

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