The Park provides a boat ramp onto Lake McLeansboro, restroom facilities, and the Izaak Walton Log Cabin. The cabin, built by the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League in 1936, is currently undergoing restoration but will be available for social...
This fun filled family park is the site of picnics, family reunions, a children's playground, tennis and basketball courts and a skateboard park. The Veterans Memorial is here and a ceremony held each year after the Veterans Day Parade.
The August 21, 2017 eclipse will travel 2,500 miles across the United States of America in an estimated 70 mile wide path, beginning its journey in Oregon, crossing 12 states, and ending at the Atlantic Ocean off the shore of South Carolina. NASA...
Alto Clay Works houses the studio of Steve Grimmer, a pottery sales showroom, resident artist studios, kids and adult classes, wood kiln, and art gallery.
OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, 1-5PM, AND BY APPOINTMENT
Located in Mounds’ Douglas High School that closed in 1964, one of the last officially segregated high schools in the state. The museum features the African-American History of Mounds and Pulaski Co. including artwork, music, antiques, tools, etc.
A large collection of postcards from the 1904 World's Fair, a drum from the Civil War, old uniforms, school and Native American artifacts anchor the collection. By appointment.
The Carbondale Public Library (CPL) provides free services to all residents living within the city boundaries. CPL honors all valid Illinois public library cards, though some restrictions may apply. Services are available to all others for a fee....
Popeye stands tall in the Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park by the Visitors Center in Chester. Search through town for his friends on murals and statues: Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Swee'Pea, Jeep, Bluto and more. Character statues are unveiled each year at the...