“In the Beginning” Art Quilts by Carol Garver

June 21, 2023 – Noon Join the Museum Society for a wonderful luncheon as Carol Garver presents her program on her creation quilts. Made during the 2020 COVID epidemic, these quilts tell the story of creation in vivid colors, materials, and embellishments. As a total collection they are esquisite and...

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Cannon Commemorative Activities

May 5 & 6, 2023    The Joseph G Cannon Commemorative Committee has been planning special activities to honor Cannon. These will take place both in downtown Danville and at the Vermilion County Museum. Joseph G. Cannon’s career in Congress spanned nearly five decades and he served as Speaker from...

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Filled to the Brim

Check out the new promotional video about the Dr. William Fithian Home produced by Looking for Lincoln at the following link: https://youtu.be/RsQgKLytKLI. Check the Looking for Lincoln website for other sites in Illinois to visit on your next trip. Seven communities are now available for viewing on the Looking for...

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40th Midwest Heritage Quilt Show – July 2023

The Vermilion County Museum Society is now accepting quilted items for this year’s show. Anyone wanting to enter can bring a maximum of two articles to the Museum from Friday, June 9th through Friday, June 23rd, during regular hours. Quilts will be displayed throughout the month of July. Entries can...

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