Richand Heritage Museum, Olney, Illinois
The Richland Heritage Museum Foundation, Olney, Illinois is a non profit organization, staffed by volunteers. This community effort resulted in the restoration of an 1870's home which was completed in 1991. In 1994 the museum foundation expanded when it restored the local Carnegie library and opened this building for the display of local artifacts. Both museum buildings are open 1-4 Sunday's April-November or by special appointment.
The Heritage House is open in December for display of Christmas decorations.Tours and educational programs have been offered for local schools. The 1870's home includes period furniture. The Carnegie library building includes displays on local history, including the oil industry in Richland county, native american artifacts, civil war relics and antique radios.
The museum is presently researching the impact of the civil war on Richland county. Any residents of the county or relatives of former residents who may have stories of their ancestors during the civl war are invited to participate by contacting the museum. Museum locations are 122 W. Elm and 401 E. Main. Olney Illinois, a city of 9,000 residents is located in Southeastern, Illinois. Noted for their white squirrels, Olney is also the home of Olney Central College and has a diverse economic base of agriculture,the oil industry and manufacturing. For questions about this website go to My First page and click on the authors E mail address to write message
You will find a visit to the museum revealing
Heritage House, The Orginal Building
The Carnegie Building
Contact us at kaber@vonl.com
