Heritage Center Bicentennial Events
The museum is pleased to offer three events as Canton’s Bicentennial is celebrated: a display of Historic Farms; Cemetery Walk, Revisited; and, Bicentennial Bus Tours, in collaboration with the City, Bicentennial Committee, and Spoon River College.
Posted: April 7, 2025 | View More »New Acquisitions: Baker Cradle
Baker Hand-built Cradle The cradle was built by John H. Baker (9/23/1846 – 9/3/1915) and his son David S. Baker (12/9/1869 – 12/30/1945), in Astoria. Four generations of the family have rocked their children in the cradle. David S. Baker: Orville W., Summum, IL, Galen of Vermont, IL, Clair C. and Marling, both of Dixon, […]
Posted: April 7, 2025 | View More »Canton Bicentennial Information
Welcome to the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration information page. To honor this significant occasion, the Bicentennial Planning Committee has planned a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025, that will not only showcase our rich heritage but also bring our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. To honor Canton’s Bicentennial […]
Posted: August 22, 2024 | View More »Plow Replicas and Final Plow Share at IH
Plow Replicas and Final Plow Share at IH Several one-of-a-kind miniature plows and a plow blade have recently been donated and are on display. A donor’s Uncle hand-crafted two plows to scale. IH plant manager Jack Pollitt who oversaw the closing of IH in 1983 was gifted the final plow share produced in the plant. […]
Posted: August 25, 2022 | View More »