Christian County Historical Society

Christian County Historical Society CCHS & Museum: Open Thurs.-Sat., 10-3, & also available by appointment We house the Genealogy Society and their library for family research.
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Come tour Christian County’s first courthouse where Abraham Lincoln walked and where he argued cases with Stephen A. Douglas, walk through the Woodall Building which includes the jail and showcases military memorabilia including uniforms, weapons, a Civil War diary and other artifacts. Tour the Log House built in the 1830’s, the Bee Castle which is thought to be the only one of its kind in the sta

te of Illinois, the Buckeye School which served as a schoolhouse from 1866-1948, the Depot which was originally located in Buckhart Towhship and the Morrison House which is currently under going renovations. Tweet us , follow us on Instagram and find us on Snapchat at CCHistorySocIL.

06/17/2026
06/17/2026

The Muni Band has postponed the concert for tomorrow night at 7:00 pm. See you then! Stay safe!!

06/16/2026

Mark Your calendars and make your plans for the America 250, 4th of July Festivities in Taylorville!!!

🇺🇸Parade line up at 9am at the fairgrounds (no registration needed)
🇺🇸 Grand Marshal, Ron Mizer, will kick off the parade at 10am
🇺🇸Mayor Barry's Cookout on the square directly after the parade
🇺🇸 Taylorville Mini Band at the Taylorville Lake Marina at 7pm
🇺🇸 Fireworks begin at dusk at Taylorville Lake

MANY Thanks to all donors and all involved in making this day possible and special thanks to the presenting event sponsors Becky and Ed Cleeton of Cleeton Sanitation for their contribution to the 250th fireworks display🎉🇺🇸🎉

06/10/2026

The CCHS is raffling an Illinois State Quilt to help with the Courthouse Preservation Project. The tickets will be $20.00 each and will be available during the muni band summer concerts. The quilt will be displayed in the Pence Building. Be sure to stop by and take a glance!
The raffle drawing will be on November 7th @ our Persimmon Party!

06/10/2026

Our monthly board meeting will be tonight at 5:30; the public is welcome. Have a good day!!

Address

1791 Morrison Drive, PO Box 254
Taylorville, IL
62568

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12178246922

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