Old Courthouse Museum - Watseka

Old Courthouse Museum - Watseka The Old Courthouse Museum is operated by the Iroquois County Historical Society in the 1866 building.

Hours are M-F, 10-4, and the first Sunday of the month 1-4, except for major holidays. Usually also open the first Sunday of the month from 1-4 PM. We are currently staffed by volunteers, so you may want to call, message, or email ahead to make sure someone will be here.

Another card from a Milford business!
05/30/2026

Another card from a Milford business!

A few cards from Milford businesses from our collection.
05/26/2026

A few cards from Milford businesses from our collection.

05/23/2026

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Do you remember this store in Woodland? We don't have a year for this ad, and we aren't sure when it closed, but it was...
05/23/2026

Do you remember this store in Woodland? We don't have a year for this ad, and we aren't sure when it closed, but it was still open in the early 1970s.

Watseka town-wide garage sales are coming soon. Plan to stop by the Old Courthouse, south lawn, to see what treasures we...
05/19/2026

Watseka town-wide garage sales are coming soon. Plan to stop by the Old Courthouse, south lawn, to see what treasures we have available for you! All money supports the Iroquois County Historical Society/Old Courthouse Museum.

Here are just a few of the wedding items in our current display. It includes not only dresses, but some suits, tuxedos, ...
05/13/2026

Here are just a few of the wedding items in our current display. It includes not only dresses, but some suits, tuxedos, marriage certificates, and lots of photos. We hope you can stop in to see everything in person!

04/23/2026
04/23/2026

Step into a timeless love story 💍✨

From delicate lace to classic silhouettes, our newest display at the Old Courthouse Museum showcases vintage wedding dresses through the years, each one telling a story of love, style, and history.

Make sure you stop by the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka to see these beautiful gowns in person! 🤍

🎥 Video by Rogers Media Group LLC

04/17/2026

Plan to come to the Old Courthouse Museum April 26th. Our annual meeting will begin at 1:30, followed at 2:00 by Terry Lynch as Paul Revere. You will enjoy Terry's informative and entertaining program!

Address

103 W Cherry Street
Watseka, IL
60970

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(815) 432-2215

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