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Located near downtown Mount Vernon is an outdoor historical village, a museum and interpretative center, plus nature trails depicting life in the region from the mid nineteenth century
Jefferson County Historical Society, Mount Vernon, Illinois. 2,887 likes · 76 talking about this · 942 were here. The Historical Village is open May through October, Saturday 12 - 4 p.m., and Sunday...
The old railroad depot east of Mount Vernon served as a museum for several years. Early-donated buildings were located at Cedarhurst. The historical village dreams became more real when three society members donated a total of five acres of rough, “dumping grounds” land.
Unique to Mt. Vernon, you can experience the past at the Historical Village as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins, featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room schoolhouse and more. Admission to the JCHV is free.
Aug 17, 2016 · The Historical Village is truly a one-of-a-kind attraction. During their annual fall festival, you can tour each building while villagers are dressed in 1800s outfits with soap demonstrations, jam tastings, blacksmithing, and more! The old calaboose jail and one room school house are my favorites to adventure in.
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
Jefferson County Historical Village. 1411 N. 27th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 United States Get Directions. (618) 246-0033. https://historicjeffersoncountyil.com/ Events at this venue. Today. Now - 12/7/2024. April 2024. Sat 20. April 20 @ 2:00 pm. Polly Launay ~ A Musical Concert.
