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The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency publishes a magazine, "Historic Illinois," that has some educational material. Grants are given to local governments for educational programs, and an annual statewide preservation meeting deals somewhat with heritage education.
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
1 Old State Capitol
Springfield, IL 62701
217-785-1153
FAX 217-524-7525
The McLean County Historical Society provides local heritage education information in the Bloomington area. A variety of heritage education programming is available to local schools, dealing with historic architecture, historic documents, Native Americans, oral history, objects and artifacts, historic sites, genealogy, and community history. Audio-visual programs and traveling trunks are available for loan. Contact:
Director of Education
McLean County Historical Society
200 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-827-0428
FAX 309-827-0100
The Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign sponsors an annual Kids Building Fair each May. The Fair focuses on historic architecture and preservation. Preservation and architectural information is provided to local teachers upon request. For more information, contact:
Preservation and Conservation Association
P.O. Box 2555, Station A
Champaign, IL 61825
217-328-7222
FAX 217-359-3848
Also contact:
Early American Museum
P.O. Drawer 1040
Mahomet, IL 61853
Center for Art and Architecture
115 Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
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