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Richand Heritage Museum, Olney , Illinois | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Heritage House 122 W. Elm |
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The Richland Heritage Museum, 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 Sunday's April -November or by Special appoimtment. 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 inclues period furniture. The Carnegie Library building includes displays on local history, including the local oil industry in Richland County, Native American artifacts, civtl war relics and antique radios. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Carnegie Building 401 E. Main |
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Olney, Illinois, a city of 9000 residents is located in Southeastern Illinois. Noted for it's white squirrels, Olney is also the home of Olney Central College and has a diverse economic base of agriculture, the oil industry and manufacturing . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Southern Illinois History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert Ridgway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1904 Richland County Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Richland County in the Civil War | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Richland County in the Vicksburg Campaign 1863 |
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Olney's White squirrels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Books and other items for sale by museum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||