November 20, 2020–
Pursuant to Illinois “Tier 3” COVID mitigation BCHS Museum is temporarily closed to visitors.
Please call or use contact us link to if you have a research request. Staff is available to assist you by phone, email, or zoom conference.
109 Park Avenue W. Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2184
The Bureau County Historical Society operates two museum buildings and a research library. Available Resources include:
Birth, wedding, anniversary files, family histories, military histories of Bureau County residents, local history books
The H.W. Immke Photography Collection 1868-1923
Bill Lamb Collection 1937-2013
Click video link above to watch the 2020 BCHS annual meeting full video.
We also have a gift shop featuring local history books and memorabilia related to Princeton, Illinois.
Please use the Contact BCHS tab to request more information about tours or research.
