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Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum 119 West Comanche Shabbona, IL 60550 815/824-2597 Reminder: Membership dues are payable January 1st.
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Images of America Around Shabbona From the extensive collection of photographs at the Museum, and with the help of area Museum supporters, Board President, Nancy Pardridge, has compiled and published a new book called 'Images of America Around Shabbona'. It contains pictures from Shabbona, Lee, Rollo, Shabbona Grove and the rural area that makes up the old 425 School District. The book is priced at $21.99 and will be sold through the Museum, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.
Images of America, Around Shabbona
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Shabbona Grove, Illinois A Step Back In Time Alice Lintereur, Research Volunteer at the SLR Museum, has published a book on Shabbona Grove, IL. This small settlement, originally called home by Chief Shabbona, holds a long and colorful history. Using information found at the museum as well as personal interviews, Alice has put together a collection of stories, newspaper articles and photos that document Shabbona Grove. The price for the publication is $20.00. |
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The proceeds from both publications will benefit the Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum.
Welcome to the Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum web site. The museum had its beginning several years ago when a small group of people interested in local history and preserving the area's past, began meeting regularly. From this organization a museum was created. The idea was to encompass the old school district #425, which included the towns of Shabbona, Shabbona Grove, Lee, Rollo and the surrounding area. Since this area includes DeKalb County and parts of Lee and LaSalle Counties, the collection of historical information spans a large area. The museum opened its doors to the public in September, 1992 and is located in the old bank building on Highway 30 in Shabbona, Illinois. The main floor includes a large exhibit area, while the research information and library are found upstairs. Our growing collection of records include obituaries, cemetery books, marriage information, census records (microfilm), Shabbona newspapers (hard copies and microfilm), biographies, abstracts, church, school, military records and more. The museum is open from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. |
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Volunteers Welcomed
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Museum memberships run from January 1st through December 31st. A quarterly newsletter is included with membership.
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