Tiskilwa Historical Society

What could be more appropriate than a visit to Tiskilwa’s former American Legion Hall on the Fourth of July?  Situated at the far north end of the village (550 North Galena), this building has been converted into the Gallery on Galena by Tiskilwa Historical Society. On...

As Illinois takes small steps toward business as usual, Tiskilwa’s two museums will also open, on a limited basis.  At their June meeting, the Tiskilwa Historical Society’s Board of Directors voted to open both venues, Museum on Main and Gallery on Galena, by appointme...

At the gravesites of veterans, bright American flags wave in the breezes on the hills surrounding Tiskilwa. Last week, volunteers placed flags at Mount Bloom Cemetery, St. Mary’s Cemetery south of the village, and Old St. Mary’s Cemetery, two miles west of town.

On Mond...

Following guidelines from the CDC and Governor Pritzker which strongly advise against large summer events amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Tiskilwa Historical Society has canceled its special events scheduled for May, June, and July.  The one exception will be a videotape...

As a little girl, Connie Boswell [Martin] was fascinated with her mother’s stories of their family’s heritage and details of her ancestors’ long road to freedom. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, March 9, at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, Connie will share the signifi...

As winter drags on, folks with cabin fever can find a warm and cheerful place of refuge at one of Tiskilwa’s museums this weekend.  The new Gallery on Galena (just south of the tracks) will be open every first Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00.  As always, the Museum on Main...

With Main Street lined with cheerful Christmas trees, the holiday spirit is in the air just in time for Tiskilwa’s annual “Country Christmas” on Saturday, December 7.  Several organizations and businesses will host special events throughout the morning and early aftern...

The Bureau County community is invited to walk Tiskilwa on Saturday, December 7, and catch the spirit during its annual “Country Christmas.”  The Tiskilwa Historical Society is again spearheading the celebration as the town stirs up holiday cheer. All along Main Street...