Hoopeston Historical Society

05/10/2026

Summer bus tours are being planned as part of Vermilion County's 200th Celebration. Further information can be found on the flier below. Updates on pickup/meeting points for the tours and other information will be posted on Facebook and the website as the dates come closer. You can also call the Museum at 217-442-2922 for more information. $10 registration fee is required to hold your spot on the tour.

05/10/2026

*Update* The pickup points for all the Summer Bus Tours for the Vermilion County 200th Celebration have been set. They are as follows:
June 6th Oakwood/Fithian/Muncie area tour pickup point will be at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds at 9:00AM

June 13th Westville/Grape Creek/Hawbuck/Belgium area tour pickup point will be at the Depot Museum on Route 1 by the Library at 9:30AM

June 20th Bismarck/Rossville/Alvin area tour pickup point will be at the Northside Christian Church of Christ (17167 E. 2750 N. Rd.) in Bismarck at 9:00AM

July 18th Sidell/Indianola area tour pickup point will be at the old IGA in Catlin (now the Banquet Center) at 9:00AM

July 25th Hoopeston area tour pickup point will be at McFerren Park at 9:00 AM

There are still spots available for all tours. If you would like to reserve a spot, call the Museum at 217-442-2922 or stop by between the hours of 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Saturday. There is a $10 cost per person.

05/10/2026

The July 18th Bus Tour for the Sidell & Indianola area is SOLD OUT!
The June 13th Westville, Grape Creek, Hawbuck, & Belgium areas is SOLD OUT!

We will start a wait list in case there are any cancellations. There are still tickets available for all remaining tours of:
June 16th: Oakwood, Fithian, & Muncie
June 20th: Bismarck, Rossville, & Alvin
July 25th: Hoopeston Area

You can call the Vermilion County Museum at 217-442-2922 during regular business hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM to 4PM) or stop by the Museum Center building to reserve your spot. Cost is $10/Person.

09/17/2025

Happy Constitution Week! For nearly 70 years, the DAR has proudly led the way in championing September 17-23 as Constitution Week. The goals are as meaningful today as ever: to inspire citizens to cherish and protect the Constitution, to celebrate it as the foundation of our freedoms, and to encourage learning about the events that shaped its creation.

This week, we honor the principles that unite us as Americans. How will you be celebrating Constitution Week in your community?

01/15/2025

12/07/2024

Today, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day. We recognize the strength and resilience of all who served. Our veterans' legacy remains a testament to true strength and courage.

11/23/2024

11/21/2024

The beautiful Hoopeston Historical Society Christmas Tree on display at the Holiday in Hoopeston 2024 event at the McFerren Park Civic Center, Saturday November 23 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Thanks to all the members who helped. I know you worked very hard!

07/21/2024

Come Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with "A Taste through History"
Tickets will be available soon! Mark your calendars, 10 different Tasting Stations from Colonial to Vietnam era. Guest will be delighted by tastes and smells of specific food of the time.

Look for more details being posted soon.