About Us

The Champaign County Historical Society has kept alive the history of Champaign county since 1934. We do this through public markers, a museum, and many events throughout the year.

​The Champaign County Historical Society preserves the County's historical artifacts, documents and physical relics.
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Our staff relies on volunteers for all of our operations through donations of time, money and artifacts.

​Visit the Champaign County Historical Society Museum, and we will be delighted to share our history with you.

​Please visit our Online Archives, our Historical Markers, attend an Upcoming Event, or plan a visit to our museum!

Parade Cannon: Brand Post, Grand Army of the Republic

Archives

• Our archives are extensive
  
• Access our digital archives below
  
• ​Or visit the Museum and talk to the volunteers for controlled access to our physical archives
  

Archives Search

Historical Markers

Champaign County has been at the center of many historical events, including:

• ​The War of 1812
  
• Underground Railroad
• Pony Wagon Town
• ​Medal of Honor Awardee

Historical Markers

Tours

• Our Museum hours are 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
  
• The museum can be open for special tours, school groups and other visits upon request to our Curator.
  
• Call us at (937) 653-6721 or Contact Us today!

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Events

• Every month we host a historical lecture at the Museum.
• Our biggest annual event is our OKTOBERFEST fall fundraiser.
  
• Check out our Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events

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