Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the people, commerce, and industry of the Mendota area.
Open: Saturday & Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

Or by appointment

Handicap accessible
Admission -  Free Will Donation

Located in a restored 1904 Andrew Carnegie library building

• Extensive photographic collection depicting over 100 years of Mendota area history
• Wild Bill Hickok Collection
• Three Western Cottage organs and a Carpenter organ manufactured in Mendota in late 1800s
• Over 5000 photographs and items of memorabilia from the past 150 years
• Medical exhibit of items from early 1920s Drs. Cook offices
• Gift shop items
• Hume-Carnegie mission statement

10% discount for MMHS members                                                       Click on pictures to enlarge

Sweatshirts Featuring the Museum Child sizes M, L Adult sizes S, M, L, XL		$20.00
T-shirts Featuring the Museum Child sizes XS, S, M, L Adult sizes L, XL		$12.00
T-shirts Featuring Wild Bill Hickok Adult sizes L, XL, XXL		$12.00
T-shirts Featuring Wild Bill Hickok Adult 2XX only		$12.00
Wild Bill Hickok Brochure - 12 pages of pictures and narrative		$3.00 + $1.50 S/H
Large mugs Featuring Wild Bill Hickok		$7.00
Candy Bars with Wild Bill Hickok souvenir wrappers		$1.00
Computer Mouse pads Featuring Wild Bill Hickok		$7.00
Caps		$ 6.00
Totebags		$ 6.00
Museum First Day Issue Cachets		$ 1.00
Pioneer Settlers of Troy Grove Illinois Another Man Named Hickok                                   (Two volumes COMBINED)		$17.00
Book-The Library The history of the Graves Public Library, 1870-1995		$5.00       Includes shipping & handling
Book-Cowboy to Industrialist The autobiography of Horace D. Hume		$15.00

Add $4.50 for Handling and Shipping on the first item, $1.00 for each additional item

Mail check or money order to:

MMHS

P. O. Box 433

Mendota, IL 61342-0433

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Mission Statement

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The Hume-Carnegie Museum fosters an understanding and appreciation of Mendota and the surrounding communities by collecting and preserving the area's significant historic, cultural, and artistic heritage. This purpose is served by utilizing collections and associated data to educate the community and by promoting learning through diverse exhibitions and educational programs. The museum also serves as a focal point for volunteer participation in the community.
Adopted December 12, 1998
 

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