Macktown Living History
Lincoln and Liberty - honoring Lincoln, democracy, and the hands that made a nation whole
"So when people talk about recreating battles, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have lived it."
Macktown Living History
Macktown Living History
Mid-1800's walnut chest now resides at the Macktown Living History Museum
A solid black walnut chest, created by Sylvester Stevens, is virtually unchanged since its construction more than 175 years ago.
Macktown Living History
Log Cabin Build: Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10 am, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Macktown Living History
Chores in the 1840s: Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 1 - 4 pm, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Macktown Living History
Archaeology students dig into history
Archaeology Field School at Macktown Living History Center yielded proof of early settlers and Native Americans in the area.
Events
Native Pride: Bringing Past Skills Back Into The Present
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 1 - 4 pm, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
