Ethnic Heritage Museum

Ethnic Heritage Museum Open Sundays and other days prearranged tours by calling 815-962-7402 Join us as local history lives on in a quaint home built in 1850's.

Known today as The Ethnic Heritage Museum it is here that you will find six fascinating galleries devoted to the primary immigrant groups that settled in southwest Rockford, IL. African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian and Polish. Through displays of early Rockford area maps, everyday artifacts, vintage clothing and more, visitors of all ages can learn about Old World customs and tra

ditions. Historical photographs tell the stories of the earliest settlers who established factories near the old "waterpower district" and built their homes nearby. By comparing early with current lifestyles, the museum strives to bridge the gap between yesterday and today ... encouraging visitors to relive the past with a clear focus on Rockford's bright future. Tours may be scheduled during the week. If you would like more information on membership or request a private tour please call us at (815) 962-7402!

05/28/2026
05/26/2026
Volunteer call ‼️😊
05/24/2026

Volunteer call ‼️😊

🌟 Call for Volunteers! 🌟

We are dedicated to our cause, and our amazing volunteers are essential to our success. As we aim to expand our program alongside this event, we warmly invite you to join us!

Volunteer Sign-Up: Get Involved Here!

If you coordinate a group that would like to participate in volunteering, please contact us directly.

https://www.somoslaonda.org/south-main-mercado

Join us at South Main Mercado! Sunday June 7th 12-7pm‼️ This year we will have a Chess tournament‼️👏🏽🙌🏽 ♟️ ‼️
05/22/2026

Join us at South Main Mercado! Sunday June 7th 12-7pm‼️
This year we will have a Chess tournament‼️👏🏽🙌🏽 ♟️ ‼️

♟️South Main Mercado Rapid Tournament 🇲🇽
Unrated, 5R/SS G/10
June 7th, 2026 🗓️

To support the active Rockford Chess scene we’re featuring a 16 player Chess tournament with a $100 CASH PRIZE to the player that wins the tournament!💰💰💰

Prizes: 1st place $100, 2nd place $60, 3rd Place $40 🏆

Format: 5 rounds, no eliminations
Time Control: 10 minutes per player, per game. If your clock hits zero, you lose the round! ⏰

Entry: $25. Accepting entries until June, 7th at 1:30pm. No refunds can be given if cancellation happens day of the event.‼️

Player max: 16 players
Equipment is Provided!✅

Round one starts at 2:00pm. Rest ASAP

Spots are first come first served! Payments preferred in cash or online.
Registration:

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SouthMain
www.rockfordchess.com

05/22/2026

Rockford History Trivia Question‼️

What was the name of Rockford's 1st newspaper?

And what year did it debut?

Comment below!

Address

1129 S Main Street
Rockford, IL
61101

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18159627402

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