The Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society
- A not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the heritage of Illinois' citizen-soldiers. History students collect and preserve military artifacts, give tours, and maintain the historical documents and library on the Camp Lincoln National Guard gro
- http://www.ilng-history.org/

Civil War Flags of Illinois
- Gives a history of the Illinois Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery regiment flags, and displays photos by branch of service and regiment. Includes additional information about Civil War flags in general and the conservation of flags. Many flags are preserved
- http://www.civil-war.com/

Museum of Funeral Customs
- Provides a history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice, and the funeral profession through interpretive exhibits, virtual tours, special events, lectures, and authentic and replicated equipment, instruments, furnishings, co
- http://www.funeralmuseum.org/

Illinois State Museum
- Exhibits and collections focus on the natural history (biology, zoology, botany, and geology) and cultural and artistic history of Illinois. Check here for special displays.
- http://www.museum.state.il.us/