History and Culture

McFarland Museum

The McFarland Museum contains a private collection of early American agricultural memorabilia. The museum is open by appointment only. Please contact Don McFarland at 217-283-7120 to set up a tour through the history of the early American agricultural industry.

Artistic Repertory Theatre Artistic Repertory Theatre (ART) was founded in the spring of 2004 to bring quality community theatre to East Central Illinois. Please visit the Artistic Repertory Theater Web Site at www.artisticrepertorytheatre.org for more information on performance dates and times. 
Lorraine Theater The historic Lorraine Theater built in 1922 provides residents and visitors with more than the latest movie. Noted for its incredible sound system, the Lorraine Theater provides visitors with a movie-viewing experience that can’t be beat. The Lorraine Theater is the only eight-channel system outside of Chicago, which has the acoustical power equivalent to more than 12 symphony orchestras. For information on the latest movies and show times at the Lorraine please visit http://www.lorrainetheaters.com/.