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SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Winter hours of operation for state historic sites administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency will begin November 1.
Many sites will close at 4 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Outdoor sites such as Lincoln’s New Salem will close at 4 p.m. during November through February because of darkness. Some other sites will close at 4 p.m. because visitation drops off dramatically in late afternoon during the winter, and staff will use the 4 to 5 p.m. hour to maintain the site’s collections.
Most sites are currently open five days per week, but will increase to seven days per week from mid-spring through Labor Day 2006 as a result of a budget initiative by Governor Rod Blagojevich.
2005-2006 ILLINOIS STATE HISTORIC SITE SCHEDULE
ALL SITES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS THIS SEASON: Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day.
Apple River Fort, Elizabeth
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Bishop Hill, Bishop Hill
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Black Hawk, Rock Island
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Cahokia Courthouse, Cahokia
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Carl Sandburg Birthplace, Galesburg
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Dana-Thomas House, Springfield
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year round.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
David Davis Mansion, Bloomington
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year round.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Douglas Tomb, Chicago
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Fort de Chartres, Prairie du Rocher
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Fort Kaskaskia, Ellis Grove
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Campground will remain open seven days per week year round.
Ulysses S. Grant Home, Galena
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November- February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Jubilee College, Brimfield
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Lewis and Clark, Hartford
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Springfield
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Lincoln Log Cabin, Lerna
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Lincoln Tomb, Springfield
Open seven days a week year round, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Martin-Boismenue House, North Dupo
Open Saturday only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round.
Metamora Courthouse, Metamora
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., March – October.
Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, Mt. Pulaski
Open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. year round.
Old Market House, Galena
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. 5 p.m., March 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week, May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Old State Capitol, Springfield
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November – February.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1 – April 15.
Open seven days per week April 16 – September 4, 2006.
Pierre Menard Home, Ellis Grove
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 1 – May 28.
Open seven days per week May 29 – September 4, 2006.
Postville Courthouse, Lincoln
Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 April through September
Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 October through March
Call 217-732-8930 for after hours appointment.
Vachel Lindsay Home, Springfield
Open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. year round.
Vandalia Statehouse, Vandalia
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November – February.
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