Address
601 E. Noel Drive
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone
847.566.8122
Hours:
Wednesdays: 4–7 pm
Saturdays: 1–4 pm
About
The Fort Hill Historical Society, the organization that operated the museum, had to disband in 2018. Museum Operations were taken over by the Mundelein Historical Commission under a cooperative agreement between the Village of Mundelein and the Park District. “The Mundelein Historical Commission serves as the Board of Directors for the Museum, while the Park District owns the land, building, and the Artifact Collection,” Salski said. “During the last two years, commission members have reorganized the displays, updated as needed, refocused the displays on the History of Mundelein, and added a display room for temporary exhibits. We are very pleased with all of the changes and we are excited about re-opening the museum to the public,” he added.
Visitors to the Mundelein Heritage Museum will see new exhibits on early pioneers; the one-room schools of Fremont Township; memorabilia from iconic Mundelein businesses, military displays from WW I, and WW II; and displays dedicated to the five names of Mundelein. In addition, the Office is now dedicated to Mundelein’s Railroad History. “There is a lot of information and interesting photos that tell a compelling story of Mundelein’s rich history,” Flynn explained.
Residents who are interested in preserving a piece of Mundelein’s past themselves, are welcome to purchase an authentic brick from the former Hawley Street Village Hall for $5 per brick. Each brick has a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mayor Steve Lentz.
