Historic Sites Of Illinois

The agency operates 56 historic sites and monuments – from the remains of a vast Native American city to a groundbreaking home designed by an architectural genius to a factory that helped change the course of labor relations in America. Twenty-six staffed sites offer unique programs, events, and tours.IHPA also includes the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, where traditional exhibits and cutting-edge technology combine to tell the story of the nation’s greatest president. The library boasts an unparalleled collection of documents and artifacts related to Lincoln.
The agency also oversees nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, assists communities trying to protect their historic resources, administers tax incentives and more. Under state and federal law, protecting historic, architectural and archaeological sites as part of the public planning process is one of the agency's primary responsibilities.