Jacksonville African American History Museum: Jacksonville, IL

05/30/2026

SAVE THE DATE - August 15, 2026

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

History abounds in Jacksonville! You can also visit Woodlawn Farm - Jacksonville, Illinois on the weekends to learn even more about the Underground Railroad History in Central Illinois!

We will open for the season on June 6th 2026, 1-4 pm. Here is our new phone number: 1(217)370-2859.
Call for any questions or if you would like to schedule a private tour. We can’t wait to see you!

05/27/2026

We will open for the season on June 6th 2026, 1-4 pm. Here is our new phone number: 1(217)370-2859.
Call for any questions or if you would like to schedule a private tour. We can’t wait to see you!

05/26/2026

Memorial Day was started by formerly enslaved people on May, 1, 1865 in Charleston, SC. It was a way to honor the 257 dead Union Soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp. They dug up the bodies and worked for 2 weeks to give them a proper burial as gratitude for fighting for their freedom. They then held a parade of 10,000 people led by 2,800 Black children where they marched, sang and celebrated.

05/03/2026

Who : OMG Pickleball Club of Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

What: We are a non-profit organization. Our mission is to bring people together through pickleball. We also enjoy supporting the community through fundraisers. This year those included Crisis Center Foundation, Jacksonville Roller Hockey, Jacksonville African American History Museum: Jacksonville, IL and more.

When/where : Our members play multiple times a week at several locations including Bob Freesen YMCA, Fitness World Health Club & Sports Complex, Cors Arena just to name a few! We have members that travel for work or fun that have played in nearby towns or different states.

Why: Pickleball is the number 1 growing sport. People of various ages and skill levels truly enjoy the game. From beginners to advanced players we welcome all to join us in this exciting sport.

Membership is just $10 for the year. Inbox for more info.

05/03/2026

Congratulations to our summer intern Jiech Bel on your graduation from Illinois College we are so proud of you !!