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Preservationists fought to save a home from the 1850's in Joliet, and then it sat empty for years. Now one man is hoping to convert the building into Will County's first African American history museum. 

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After more than three years in legal limbo, the Casseday House on the east side of Joliet is finally getting new life breathed into it. Luther Johnson, of Romeoville, finally got the go ahead from the Joliet City Council...

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We have adjusted our winter hours for museum staff and visitors. If you're looking for somewhere to get out of the cold this winter, come visit us.

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Owned and operated by the Will County Historical Museum and Research Center, the Will County Heritage Village is available to all groups for historical interpretation, reenactments, and public events.  

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We have a few new items to discuss since last time's blog.

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I was originally going to use this blog to discuss one of a variety of topics, whether it be future plans and events at the museum, artifacts found, or even the upcoming Annual Banquet. But unfortunately, due to events o...

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Sunday, November 11th, the Museum will be holding it's Annual Banquet at the Public Landing. Make your reservations now to attend a showing of the Lincoln Funeral Rose, Dinner, and Presentation by the Museum's very own ...

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If you follow the Museum on our Facebook page, you will notice every once in a while that we will post something very cool: A New Artifact! We post these because we like to show you, our followers and attendees, the kin...

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Welcome to the new blog for the Will County Historical Museum and Research Center, located in historically scenic Lockport, Illinois. We are located in the Illinois and Michigan Canal's administrative office building th...

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