Browse Exhibits (21 total)
EXAMPLE: Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Grave
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This exhibit explores the historical context and public memory of Mary Ann Bickerdyke's grave, located in Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, Illinois.
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The Civil War Graves at Hope Cemetery
This exibit will look into how the civil war graves at hope cemetery help perpituate the Galesburg identity.
Displays at Old Main
The Historical Displays at Old Main and the plaque outside of it at Knox College demonstrate the history of Old Main, Lincoln's impact on the college, the civil war, and the fifth debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas on the issue of slavery.
George Washington Gale
This exhibit is an analysis of George Washington Gale's role in founding Knox College and Galesburg, IL and the how that has shaped what these entities are today.
Hope Abbey
As most people drive past Hope Abbey daily without even knowing, there is really a lot more than just a cemetry right there. But in reality Hope Abbey has been apart of galesburg for quite a long time now. It still relates to galesburg to this day because of the constant work that has been put into it. WHile the Hope Abbey may not have the most signifigant or important people in it, it still holds a lot of meaning to it. Wells fargo who is the owner of Hope Abbey was highly thought of due to the “No structure ever built in this city stands on a firmer foundation.” The Register Mail (Sept. 18,2017). But this was more one of the stronger building structures that was built in 1909. The reasoning it was built was to keep it from groundspace being taken up. This would abvously lead to Galesburg honoring more war vetrans and a lot more signifigant people to the town. But Galesburg is a town of traditions and a very traditional little town. Thats why the Hope abbey has so much to realate to just because of the signifigance it showed towards galesburg. Hope Abbey was built to give the cmetery more groudspace and to honor the real heros. So I belive that it was more of a turning point for Galesburg and showed the town that they are looking forward to shwoing that love and appreciation for the town.
Susan Richardson
This exhibit of Susan Richardson's gravesite explores how the historical context of myths, identities, and power relations in Knox College and Galesburg, Illinois, relates to the material object of her cemetery plot.
Susan Richardson: Freedom Seeker and Notable Early Citizen
This exhibit briefly discusses the life of Susan Richardson and the addition of a headstone to her unmarked grave as it relates to the town of Galesburg, IL.
George Williams Cenotaphs/Gravesites and Materiality
The cenotaph of George Williams, a Civil War Veteran placed in Hope Cemetery in Galesburg IL
The Civil War Monument
Standing tall in all of its glory is the Civil War Soldiers Monument. Located towards the northeast corner of Hope Cemetery, the monument provides lots of historical context involving Knox and Galesburg. The monument commerates GAR soldiers. "The GAR was composed of Civil War veterans, who were rejected by the Knox County Board when asked for monetary assistance" (Schock). They took matters into their own hands by hosting a raffle to raise money to fund the monument. A committee was appointed, and on October 7th, 1896, a parade occured celebrating the new monument. The parade was a joyous occasion for Galesburg, as Knox College cadets, members of the Illinois National Guard, and GAR posts from surrounding areas helped celebrate the day. Robert Todd Lincoln the only surviving son of the late President, gave the address and unvelied the pedestal. The monument provided a time for communities to come together and celebrate those who sacrificed their lives. Having an important figure like Lincoln speak, forever marks his stamp on Galesburg history. The monument serves as not only a way to honor soldiers, but as a way to give people a glimpse into Galesburg's rich history.