Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

Description

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site preserves the timeworn earthen remains of Fort Kaskaskia, constructed by the French ca. 1759 to defend the town of Kaskaskia. Today's historic site consists of four major sections: the remains of Fort Kaskaskia, Garrison Hill Cemetery, the Mississippi River overlook and picnic area, and a large campground.

Website does not offer substantive information on interpretative services available at the site.

Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum [IL]

Description

Located in Carrollton Illinois, the Society's mission is to research, collect, care for, exhibit, and interpret items that illustrate the history of Greene County from settlement to the present time, and place it in the context of the history of the State of Illinois. Located in the Lee-Baker-Hodges House, the organization disseminates historical information by publicizing such material in newspapers or otherwise, by developing educational programs, and by operating a museum for the benefit of the public.

Site offers very little specific information on the museum and services offered at the site.

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

Description

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site preserves the timeworn earthen remains of Fort Kaskaskia, constructed by the French ca. 1759 to defend the town of Kaskaskia. Founded in 1703, the town was for more than a century the region's principal commercial center, also serving from 1818 to 1820 as the first capital of Illinois. The small fort, containing only a three-room barrack and a kitchen, was apparently never fully completed. The fort was periodically occupied by French or U.S. troops until 1807 and sheltered local settlers during Indian scares rising from the War of 1812. Today's historic site consists of four major sections: the remains of Fort Kaskaskia, Garrison Hill Cemetery, the Mississippi River overlook and picnic area, and a large campground.

Does the site offer any docent/interpretation services? Site does not specify.

Graham Ginestra House

Description

The House is a classic 1857 home, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The interior displays parquet floors, ionic columns, ceiling murals, and a free standing stairway complete with an original stained glass window. Victorian furnishings throughout the house provide insight into Southwest Rockford's history.

The house offers tours.

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Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum

Description

Located in Carrollton, Illinois, the Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society's mission is to research, collect, care for, exhibit, and interpret items that illustrate the history of Greene County from settlement to the present time, and place them in the context of the history of the State of Illinois. Located in the Lee-Baker-Hodges House, the organization disseminates historical information by publicizing such material in newspapers or otherwise, by developing educational programs, and by operating a museum for the benefit of the public.

No specifics about the museum's operations or contents offered.