Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum

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Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Ottawa, Illinois area and Boy Scouting, Lone Scouts, Girl Scouting and Camp Fire.

Located in downtown Ottawa, Illinois.

First photo Scherer Trucking bldg.Fulton Street (new PADS shelter there now), #2 - old Medical Center on Madison Street...
10/21/2026

First photo Scherer Trucking bldg.Fulton Street (new PADS shelter there now), #2 - old Medical Center on Madison Street; #3 corner Main and Columbus; #4 403 W. Main; #5, 806 Fulton St

The gentleman shown here, John Lawrence Piergue, was a highly successful bakery/restaurant owner. His store/restaurant w...
10/21/2026

The gentleman shown here, John Lawrence Piergue, was a highly successful bakery/restaurant owner. His store/restaurant was at 127 W. Main St. in Ottawa, IL. and his place of business was often referred to as the "Delmonicos of Ottawa."

10/20/2026
10/20/2026

Update- Found
Missing from 1200 block of 3rd St in Lasalle. Jojo is a male tabby with a microchip. He is taking a medicine so we need to get him home. Call with any sightings.
561-334-8929
815-791-1061

10/20/2026

Found with injuries in the 1600 block of Sycamore St., Ottawa. Adult neutered male.
815-791-1061

10/10/2026

Look at these adorable bandanas. Pick one up at Burgoo this weekend.

10/10/2026

Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Escape from the Asylum. Someone has escaped... and they're…

Here’s an interesting story about 3 chemists who redesigned the chemistry merit badge. Stop by the museum to view our sc...
10/09/2026

Here’s an interesting story about 3 chemists who redesigned the chemistry merit badge. Stop by the museum to view our scouting heritage collection soon! History is being made every day!

A shared passion for chemistry shaped the careers of three UNC-Chapel Hill graduates. Decades later, Scouting brought them together to help inspire the next generation of scientists.

Address

1100 Canal Street/PO Box 2241
Ottawa, IL
61350

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(815) 431-9353

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