THE
PARSONAGE
Museum of Local History
Built in 1885 this historically significant structure served
as the minister’s home for the English Lutheran Church,
which later became Luther Memorial Church, from 1917 to 1951.
The red entrance symbolizes the house’s historical connection
with the church, which has red doors. As a museum of the Historical
Society, the building now provides an exhibition facility
showcasing items from Adams County’s past.
Exhibits in The Parsonage are organized by themes and include
the Black and White Gallery and rooms highlighting the Civil
War, early founders, education and fine arts, industry, agriculture,
pharmacies and medicine, steamboats, railroads, circuses,
and a major doll collection. One Adams County township is
featured annually in a rotating display with items depicting
its history and its Centennial Farms. Tours of The Parsonage
begin in the Visitors Center, which is the next building south.
Tours
of the Mansion and Parsonage are Saturdays, April through
October from 1pm-4pm with the last tour at 3:15 p.m. Other
times by appointment by calling the Historical Society office
at 217-222-1835.
Admission:
$3.00/adult, $1.50/student
Our
office hours are 10am - 2pm.
