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Museums keep history alive. They connect generations in a way that magazines and books are unable to do. Instead of books there are visual and physical objects to stimulate your imagination.

Museums are educational institutions that include a social role. Museums are a major expression of cultural identity In every society.

Museums are a popular tourist activity. When you visit a new city or state or even a new country, seeing some of the history pictured and described at a museum is interesting and fun for the whole family.

The Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum Association came into existence as the result of a desire to promote interpretive culture and history as a means of increasing public awareness of the history of Effingham County and the National Road.

On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. There are exhibits on the first floor, a small meeting room, and a large HO train layout with models of historic buildings or sites. On the second floor the exhibit space is devoted to the major social institutions---families, churches, schools, businesses and politics. There is also space for lectures and other types of public gatherings.

There are many ways you can help! From becoming a member, to a one-time donation, or even donating an artifact. Can we count on your help?

Hours & Location

100 E. Jefferson Ave.,
Effingham, IL 62401

Daytime Hours:
(January-February)- By appointment only and some special evening hours, TBA
Phone: 217.240.2471 to leave a message

(March through December)
Tuesday and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.

Evening Hours:
6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of lecture series, November-March
Other times by appointment: Call (217)240-2471 to leave a message

ECCCMA Meeting Schedule

Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom. For information contact Delaine Donaldson, President at: delainedonaldson@mchsi.com.

General Membership Meetings are held once a month of the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom.

MISSON STATEMENT
Our MISSION is to preserve our Historic Register structure, to collect artifacts from county history, and to use them to educate our local and external communities, while immersed in the broader context of American history.

VISION STATEMENT
Our VISION is that the 1872 Effingham County Courthouse remains as an architectural gem that instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to
educate and showcase the history, art, and transportation of Effingham County.

Get Involved

On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. Currently there are exhibits on the first floor and the second floor. On the second floor there is exhibit space as well as room for lectures and other types of public gatherings.