This image provided by Heritage Auctions, shows 21-star U.S. flag. Illinois state investigators are scrutinizing the purchase by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum of this 21-star ...

Illinois state investigators are scrutinizing the purchase by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum of this 21-star U.S. flag reportedly from 1818-19, at the time that Illinois was ...

LOCKPORT, IL — Visitors are invited to experience two new exhibits at the Illinois State Museum’s Lockport Gallery that reflect on the enduring cultural traditions of Native Americans with ...

The Illinois State Museum is shutting down for repairs and museum officials don't anticipate reopening until November. The flagship facility is closing to visitors beginning Aug. 1 to accommodate ...

ALBANY — A beloved and popular destination for Capital Region residents and visitors, the New York State Museum has for years been in a state of stasis — or even regression. Looking beyond the ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 ...

A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation by: JOHN O'CONNOR, Associated Press Posted: May 26, 2024 / 01:25 AM EDT ...