Hours of operation:
Tuesday – Friday – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturdays – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Upcoming Events
5th Annual Historical Preservation Awards Banquet
Sponsored by the Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society Foundation
Honoring
Doug Quick
well-known television weathercaster and author of the book:
Pictures of the Prairie, a detailed history of the early years of
Central Illinois television
and
The late Scott Bennett
Former state senator of the 52nd District
Tuesday, April 30 – 6:00 p.m. – social & 6:30 p.m. – program
Turtle Run Banquet Center, 332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville, IL 61832
$50.00 per ticket
Please send your check to:
IGHS Foundation , 215 W. North Street, Danville, IL, to purchase tickets.
Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Heinley
(original owner of the 1892 mansion which is now the IGHS Library)
Saturday, May 18, at 1:00 p.m.
Refreshments include savory finger sandwiches, scones, sweets, and tea.
IGHS Library Meeting Room
$20.00 per person – to be pre-paid
(mail to IGHS, 215 W. North Street, Danville, IL 61832)
Seating in limited!
- Illinois’ first chartered genealogical society (1964).
- Publishes Illiana Genealogist, a quarterly Illiana Genealogical and historical publication provided to all members.
- Operates a comprehensive and independent genealogical library at 215 North Street, Danville, IL 61832.
- 100% volunteer-run.
- Conducts research at a reasonable cost.
- Repository of all Vermilion County, Illinois, probate files from c1829-1970.
- Please check our website and visit us at the IGHS library!