Skip to main content
Wrigley Field - Chicago

Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

Museums

Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2024 in Central Park

Central Park •  May 10 – May 11 @ 7PM

Unique craft beers & ciders from local breweries across the state.

Read more about Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2024 in Central Park

Revel in Red at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 24 @ 7PM

Opening night of The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater with Revel in Red!

Read more about Revel in Red at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Burning Red: a Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 25 @ 7PM

Bruning Red: a Tribute to Taylor Swift is coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater! Every Burning Red show is a journey through all of Taylor's "Eras"…

Read more about Burning Red: a Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

You might also be interested...

Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum

Decatur

Opened March 2009, this Museum includes a large collection of some of the finest American made iron (and Fiberglass) from Chevrolet.

Read more about Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum

African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum

Decatur

Located near Downtown Decatur, the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL Museum promotes and preserves the study of African-American history.

Read more about African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Decatur

Located on Mueller Company grounds, the museum celebrates the accomplishments of inventor Hieronymus Mueller, Decatur's "Unsung Genius" and holder of over 500 patents.

Read more about Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.