The Barrington History Museum Historical Society is committed to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of our community. Our collection includes a wide range of artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts that tell the story of the people who have lived and worked here for generations. From the earliest settlers to the present day, we offer a unique perspective on the history of Barrington History Museum and the surrounding region.
The exhibit center, also known as Old Barrington Center, is where the Barrington History Museum houses most of the exhibits. Currently we have the Doll Exhibit, the Tolpo Art Exhibit, the Miller Grove exhibit, the Native American exhibit, the McGinley Exhibit, Legion Baseball, Plum Tree Farm, and Old Barrington exhibit.
To make an appointment or put in a request for information, please call during the hours we are open.
In 1999, the original Wichman Blacksmith Shop dating back to 1929 was moved from its original location on Station Street in downtown Barrington to the grounds of the Barrington History Museum, located behind the Donlea-Kincaid House. The Creet Carriage Barn, a forge, and a lobby area were added to the Blacksmith Shop to create a historical streetscape.
The schoolhouse building was originally the summer kitchen of the Applebee House. It served as a temporary schoolhouse for a short time. It was refurbished with thick slate blackboards from a different schoolhouse to represent its iconic 1870-1900 vintage. The museum added a bell cupola for a school bell, salvaged from the Lageschulte School at the northwest corner of Dundee and Barrington Roads. The benches are from 3 different eras from 1900 to about 1940. In the corner there is a teacher's contract from DuPage county dated 1914; paid 16.50 a month for a 9 1/2 year school term.
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