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Rantoul Historical Society & Museum, Rantoul, IL
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Rantoul Historical Society & Museum

Local history museum in Rantoul, Illinois, offering free entry with optional donations.

1040 Klein Ave., Rantoul, IL 61866 · Rantoul, IL

About Rantoul Historical Society & Museum

The Rantoul Historical Society runs a museum that gathers artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts about the town. Displays cover early settlement, the growth of the railroad, the role of Chanute Air Force Base, and the businesses, schools, and civic life of the community. Many items come from family donations. The society depends on members, volunteers, and gifts to keep the collection open to the public.

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