Bureau County Historical Society and History Center

Bureau County Historical Society and History Center The Bureau County History Center offers tours featuring artifacts and stories from our county!
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Found this beauty by the front door of the Clark Norris Museum on the Bureau County History Center. As requested, it's b...
06/03/2026

Found this beauty by the front door of the Clark Norris Museum on the Bureau County History Center. As requested, it's been relocated! Pass it on!

The volunteers have been busy, busy these past few weeks, and we can’t thank them enough. If you’d like to volunteer at ...
05/21/2026

The volunteers have been busy, busy these past few weeks, and we can’t thank them enough.

If you’d like to volunteer at the Bureau County History Center, please give us a call at 815-875-2184.

Both museums are open today! Explore your History!
05/16/2026

Both museums are open today!

Explore your History!

Here's some good news!
05/16/2026

Here's some good news!

In case you've been wondering where the Lincoln plaque in Bryant Woods has gone, the History Center is working with A&M ...
05/14/2026

In case you've been wondering where the Lincoln plaque in Bryant Woods has gone, the History Center is working with A&M Products to restore it to its original glory. Stay tuned for return of this historic landmark!

We hope you'll stop by and see us on this beautiful afternoon! Come visit our two expansive exhibits on the Clark-Norris...
05/09/2026

We hope you'll stop by and see us on this beautiful afternoon! Come visit our two expansive exhibits on the Clark-Norris family in their beautiful historic home and the H.W. Immke photography exhibit in the Newell Bryant-Museum.

Explore your History!

We had two different family groups visit us today who were thrilled to find their ancestors on the wall of the Henry W. ...
05/02/2026

We had two different family groups visit us today who were thrilled to find their ancestors on the wall of the Henry W. Immke Exhibit.

For them, "H.W. Immke Photographing our Roots Since 1866," is literally true.

A photograph Henry Immke captured 154 years ago, today has cousins reaching out to extended cousins they didn't know they had, some traveling from out of county or out of state to come look upon the face of their three times great-grandmother in awe.

It is a privilege for us to have the family history files that we do and to possess this amazing collection. We are not the gatekeepers of this knowledge - we want to share it with as many people as possible.

For us, there's no such thing as a "dumb" question, nor too many questions. Questions and a love for history are our stock and trade.

Stop by and see us any time!

The Bureau County Historical Society - purveyor of family reunions since 1912.

Explore your History!

* Do you want to be a member of the Bureau County History Center & Historical Society?

* Do you want to receive our magazine, The Chronicle, which the Illinois State Historical Society just recognized as the Best in Illinois History?

Well, you're in luck! Go here to become a member today! https://bureauhistory.org/membership/

We met with the leadership of the Neponset Historical Society and Mineral Pride this morning to discuss how to recognize...
05/02/2026

We met with the leadership of the Neponset Historical Society and Mineral Pride this morning to discuss how to recognize the Witness Tree. Details soon!

Last week, we hosted a group of realtors from Landmark Realty for a private tour of the H.W. Immke Exhibit led by Curato...
05/01/2026

Last week, we hosted a group of realtors from Landmark Realty for a private tour of the H.W. Immke Exhibit led by Curator Jessica Gray.

Call us today at (815) 875-2184 if you’d like to get yours scheduled.

The Bureau County History Center's magazine, The Chronicle, can now be purchased at three participating locations for $5...
04/29/2026

The Bureau County History Center's magazine, The Chronicle, can now be purchased at three participating locations for $5.00!

☆True Leaves Bookshop, Princeton
☆Becks North & South, Princeton
☆Zigs Station, Tiskilwa

We're thrilled to be able to expand our offerings and bring Bureau County's stories to a wider audience. Thank you to all 3 of these locations!

All funds received go directly to support the operations of the Bureau County History Center & Historical Society.

Explore Your History!

Address

109 Park Avenue W
Princeton, IL
61356

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(815) 875-2184

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