FREE HOURS: Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *The museum is located in an old military barracks. LOCATION: 75 East Army Post Rd Des Moines, Iowa PHONE: (515) 282-8060 WEBSITE: Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:30 a.m. – Sunset NOTES: *This was the site of Illinois’ 2nd largest Civil War, Union Army training camp & a Confederate POW prison. LOCATION: 5063 Camp Butler Rd Springfield, Illinois PHONE: (217) 492-4070 WEBSITE: US Dept of VA – National Cemetery Administration: Camp Butler National Cemetery
COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading
COST: Guided Tour Adults: $5.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: March Wednesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April – December Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Site is closed to the public on some … Continue reading
COST: Visitor Center & Fort Tour General Admission 13 years & up: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Fort & Visitor Center Memorial Day – Labor Day Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gift Shop Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – … Continue reading
