History

October 2025
Stories in Place: Coal and Land in Vermilion County at Vermilion County Museum

October 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm CDT Vermilion County Museum

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

Coal Community Flyer Stories in Place: Coal and Land in Vermilion County A Memory Mapping and Scrapbooking Workshop DANVILLE, Ill. – Community members are invited to take part in Stories in Place: Coal and Land in Vermilion County, a one-day memory mapping and scrapbooking workshop that honors Vermilion County’s connection to coal. The free event […]
Trick or Treat at the Museum

Featured October 26, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm CDT Vermilion County Museum

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

FREE EVENT! Come for trick or treat and receive candy from Vermilion County's historical figures. Talk to witches and grave diggers as you travel the maze, learning about these special guests. The Museum will provide treat bags for those that need one. Children must be accompanied by and adult.
December 2025
U of I Students Present Coal Heritage Trail Project – Exploring Coal’s Legacy in Vermilion County at Vermilion County Museum

December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST Vermilion County Museum

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

Graduate students from the University of Illinois Department of Urban & Regional Planning will share their semester-long project, Exploring Coal’s Legacy in Vermilion County, at a public presentation and discussion […]
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

Featured December 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST Fischer Theatre

Fischer Theatre 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

More information and Tickets FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke presented by the Halloran Family Foundation December 6-7, 2025 | Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL Danville, IL – One […]
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

Featured December 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm CST Fischer Theatre

Fischer Theatre 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

More information and Tickets FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke presented by the Halloran Family Foundation December 6-7, 2025 | Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL Danville, IL – One of the entertainment industry’s most beloved stars is turning 100 in December and the Fischer Theatre in Danville, Illinois is throwing a national party for […]
Bunker Hill Holiday Open House

Featured December 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST Kennekuk County Park

Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States

Visitors can tour and enjoy the holiday decor at the Atwood Home, Neff Grocery Store and Print Shop. At the Neff Grocery Store visitors can listen to old-time Christmas radio […]
Vermilion County Museum Holiday Open House

December 13, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County Museum

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

FREE EVENT! Santa Claus will be present for photos and families are invited to partake of holiday refreshments, with children being able to decorate their own special Christmas cookie. Games […]
January 2026
First Saturday Series “Letters Home” – Vermilion County War Museum

January 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary

Vermilion County War Museum 307 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL, United States

FREE EVENT! The Vermilion County War Museum announces a new Speaker Series to mark the 200th Birthday of Vermilion County and the 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States of America. Museum President […]
Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library

January 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST Danville Public Library

Danville Public Library 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

Discover your family story using FamilySearch.org. This website is free to use and available for everyone. When: Every 2nd Monday Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Where: Danville Public Library - […]
Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

January 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Journey to Freedom (Exhibit Opening) at the Vermilion County Museum

January 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Exhibit Opening FREE EVENT!
Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary

Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm

History

October 2025

Stories in Place: Coal and Land in Vermilion County at Vermilion County Museum

Trick or Treat at the Museum

December 2025

U of I Students Present Coal Heritage Trail Project – Exploring Coal’s Legacy in Vermilion County at Vermilion County Museum

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

Bunker Hill Holiday Open House

Vermilion County Museum Holiday Open House

January 2026

First Saturday Series “Letters Home” – Vermilion County War Museum

Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library

Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

Journey to Freedom (Exhibit Opening) at the Vermilion County Museum

Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

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