Few people know that Danville, Illinois is home to the best war museum in the country. It features artifacts from the past 250 years that will absolutely blow your mind.

From old uniforms to propaganda, this place has everything you’d expect to find and more. Check it out:

Built in 1903, the Vermilion County War Museum features displays of memorabilia and artifacts from each war that involved the U.S. From the Revolution to the war in Iraq, this place has it all.
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Spanning 14,000 square-feet, this museum is situated inside the old Carnegie Library building, which is a gorgeous, old structure. The museum itself was opened to the public in 1999 after a restoration effort.
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Visitors come from across the nation and around the world. There have been more than 10,000 guests since the place opened.
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This is a wonderful place for group tours and field trips. You can request private tours online (link below).
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Tours are given by volunteers who also help with events and managing the office. If you live around Danville and are interested in joining the team, you can sign up online.
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Some of the interesting items you'll find here are a Civil War flag, old newspapers, instruments, and uniforms. You'll get to see pieces of history that actually made it through battle.
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All sorts of special events and displays take place throughout the year. It's always fun to stop by when the military planes and fighter jets are out.
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The museum is open Tuesday through Friday between noon and 4 p.m. and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for those under the age of 18, and free for children under the age of 6.
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The Vermilion County War Museum is located at 307 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832, and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.

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