Big update at the Grundy County Museum! Our courtyard now features a brand-new 6-foot black chain-link fence, replacing the old one. A huge thank-you to Woldridge Fencing & Construction, LLC—the new fence looks amazing!

Mid-Continental Restoration has successfully completed the restoration work on both the main building and the annex. While a few minor touch-ups remain, the majority of the project has been finished. We would like to express our gratitude to all the crews for their hard work and craftsmanship.

The Mid-Continental Restoration crew continues to work on the main building, undeterred by snow and cold temperatures. Although there have been a few days when the weather was too harsh for the crew and their materials, they remain dedicated to their tasks. The repairs, brick replacement, and tuckpointing look outstanding. As is often the case with...

Mid-Continental Restoration has returned to work on the main building. The wrong mortar was used on some earlier repairs, which caused damage to the brick. The mortar will be removed, the damaged brick replaced, and the walls tuckpointed.

The GCHSM Board has spent 2024 updating the infrastructure of their facilities. Earlier this year, repairs, including some cosmetic touches, were completed. Recently, the brick street behind the main building has been the center of attention. Later this year, additional mortar removal, brick replacement, and tuckpointing will be done to the main...