Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center

10/20/2026

Abraham Lincoln Bobbleheads are back in stock! 🎉

10/09/2026

Candace Summers’ new book, Mourning in McLean: The Story of Death, Grieving, and Funerary Customs in McLean County, is available for purchase at the Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 gift shop—along with the shirt she’s wearing!

Candace Summers' new book "Mourning in McLean" will be available for purchase at several events this week in the Twin Cities, including a presenatation hosted at the Bloomington Public Library.

09/29/2026

We'll be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1, for staff development and maintenance. The Museum and our Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please visit mchistory.org to access our online resource, or to contact a member of our staff. Thank you!

09/23/2026

One day left to vote!!

Gate 2 of the Illinois State Fair, August 12 -22, will feature an exhibit like no other. The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience is a multiyear project focusing on our nation’s most iconic road.

09/18/2026

Our vintage, made before 1954, Pepsi machine is being temperamental. As you can hear, she sounds a little rough & we’re worried about her. Does anyone know of a Model 55-B expert in the area? 🥤

09/16/2026

We would be honored if you voted for us!!

Gate 2 of the Illinois State Fair, August 12 -22, will feature an exhibit like no other. The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience is a multiyear project focusing on our nation’s most iconic road.

08/13/2026

Seeing all this rainy weather today, reminded us to tell you about our !! Meet rubber ducky Mr. Lincoln, available for sale in our gift shop. 🚨🦆

07/03/2026

Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop and The McLean County Museum of History will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday starting at Noon on Saturday, July 4th, and through Monday, July 6th.

We will be open in the morning on the 4th from 8:30 a.m. to Noon for the Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market with FREE admission.

We will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, at 9:00 a.m.

07/02/2026

🚨New mugs in stock, practice your "Proper Mug Utilization" today!! 🚨☕️

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild presents this instructional film ...

06/29/2026

McLean County Aroused!!!
See what all the ruckus was about this Friday, Friday 3 at 2:00 pm!

Do you love historic markers? We are OBSESSED!

Join our partners in the Bloomington-Normal community on Friday, July 3rd at 2 p.m. to dedicate their newest historic marker. It highlights Lincoln's September 4, 1858 speech which took place on the north side of the Courthouse (now Museum) Square.

Friday’s dedication will be in the same spot where Lincoln spoke over 150 years ago.

Local Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak, and the 21st Ill. Vol. Infantry Civil War reenacting group will serve as a color guard and provide a 21-gun salute.

Please visit mchistory.org for more information.

Find the listing of hundreds of Looking for Lincoln historic markers around Central Illinois at:
https://www.lookingforlincoln.org/explore/interactive-map?category=Wayside+Exhibit&community=