Joliet Area Historical Museum

Visitors came from near and far to witness the iconic Gemini Giant reclaim his right as a U.S.Route 66 roadside attraction during a homecoming event in Wilmington.

Museums around the world - and in Will County are participating, giving patrons a chance to learn and shop on Museum Store Sunday..

Families turn out to downtown Joliet to take in an afternoon of festivities for the annual Light Up the Holidays on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

Opening its doors, Old Joliet Prison invites visitors to experience Flashlight Tours and Prison After Dark Guided Tours, among an array of events.

The Frederick W. Huverstuhl Photography Exhibit at the at the Joliet Area Historical Museum include images of Huverstuhl’s family, home, travels and Joliet streetscapes.

The Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival will feature food, music and more beginning at 1 p.m., Sept. 29, Rivals Park Picnic Grounds (Haunted Trails), 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet

Tickets for the haunted house venue at the old women’s prison at the former Joliet Correctional Center are on sale now. It reopens for the season on Sept. 13.

Dan Aykroyd says Blues Brothers movie was about "cultural preservation," loves to see new generations discover the music and film

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi take the stage at Joliet's Old Prison for Blues Brothers Con: The Sequel.

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi return Saturday for show at Old Joliet Prison for Blues Brothers Con, which includes music, food, beverages and merchandise for sale on site.

Joliet Area Historical Museum presents Great Moments in Vinyl Plays ZZ Top at its Friday Rooftop Summer Music Series concert.

Mike Johnson and Ron Trujillo were among 13 employees and volunteers removed from the Joliet Area Historical Museum staff in 2023.

Residents of Joliet recognized Juneteenth on Wednesday by breaking ground on a new museum commemorating Black military service members at the historic Casseday House on the city's east side.

The future African Descendants Military and Historical Museum will be the center of Juneteenth events in Joliet on Wednesday.

The City of Joliet is launching the Joliet Summer Challenge, a virtual passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore local attractions and events.

Uxmar Torres, 28, of Joliet, is a Joliet Junior College employee and organizer of Bicentennial Park’s first poetry open mic night on April 5.

The Joliet Public Library hosted its annual Star Wars Day event at the Ottawa Street branch and the Joliet Area Historical Society welcome artists, fans, and cosplayers from around the Chicagoland area.

An interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of the museum’s resident Blanding’s turtles.

Joliet Central High School senior Jesus Avila won a silver medal at the 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competition

In the works since 2014, the railroad museum offers glimpse into Joliet railroad history. It will be operated by the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host its Spring Book Sale Friday through Sunday at the Black Road Branch. The sale will feature thousands of books, as well as music, movies, audiobooks, computer games and puzzles.

Presetation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joliet museum.

Skip Griparis and his Big Little Band will perform a lively tribute to the Rockabilly Heroes on Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.

The second Blues Brothers Con is Aug. 17.

The City of Wilmington announced in a news release that the Gemini Giant, an iconic Route 66 landmark, will remain in Wilmington along its portion of the historic road.

On Saturday, the First Presbyterian Church of Joliet will host a free Easter event that includes breakfast, holiday crafts, a telling of the Easter Story, musical instruments to try out, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt.

Tom “Bones” Malone and “Blue Lou” Marini will be at Joliet Area Historical Museum on March 21.

Wilmington VFW Post 5422 teams up with Ryan Jandura as iconic statue goes to auction.

Darley Newman will show 'Route 66 Illinois' at Joliet museum on March 3

Funding from the city of Joliet was held up amid inspector general report in November detailing complaints about management at Joliet Area Historical Museum.

The Joliet City Council scheduled to vote on $250,000 in funding support for museum on Tuesday.

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, Feb. 9.

A look back scenes through a century of Christmases is Joliet.

WCSF-FM 88.7 is once again presenting the Spirit of Christmas, a 24-hour, commercial-free, holiday format featuring music, classic specials and more.

Some council members said they want to take a closer look at inspector general report on museum.

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who’re you going to call? If your neighborhood is in the Joliet area, you might want to call Blood Moon Paranormal, Joliet’s own paranormal investigation team.

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Thursday.

Museum also depicts immigrant life in Joliet.

Two former guards at Joliet Correction Center now barred from property.

The Art Movement’s 2023 “Summer of Stone and Steel” is from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug 3 at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet. The event will include live music by the Sam Burns quartet, heavy appetizers, a cash bar and the opportunity to bid on the art pieces.

As part of "Juneteenth in Joliet," panelists discussed the evolution of race relations, adapting to change, bridging economic gaps, and strengthening the community’s foundation to better support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Event at Joliet Area Historical Museum reflects growing recognition of Juneteenth's importance.

Features of Monday afternoon’s event at the Joliet Area Historical Museum include conversations on the evolution of race relations, including adapting to changing, bridging economic gaps and how to positively impact the future.

12 painted guitar sculptures on display in downtown Joliet.

Event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Still waiting on $6.5 million in grants, museum moves ahead on reconstruction plans.

City recognizes historic preservation efforts.

New museum in old railroad control center could open by fall.

Red Carpet Corridor ride includes Will County stops in 14-town tour.

12th Annual Star Wars Day will be June 3 in downtown Joliet