Historic Attractions Blog: Behind the Scenes of Our Exhibits

Fire Truck in new museum

Northern Illinois Fire Museum- NOW in Roscoe, IL

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Gnarly 90s- Murder Mystery- November 21st

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Gangster Wedding- Murder Mystery- November 7th

Gangster & Getaway Cars event

Gangsters & Getaway Cars Event in June 2026

Large empty glass display cases line a clean, polished floor in a well-lit space. A cleaning bucket, cloth, and a red extension cord are visible on the ground, suggesting ongoing maintenance or setup.

Behind the Scenes at Historic Attractions

Silver emblem with 25 Years Anniversary between 2001 and 2026, reads Historic Attractions. Below, text says: Every Exhibit Has A Story. Every Year Has A Legacy. on a dark background.

Celebrating 25 Years of Historic Attractions: A Must-Visit History Museum in Roscoe, IL

A museum display features a partially eaten cake, historic photos, letters, and a sign reading J.F.K. Birthday Cake, describing the cakes connection to President Kennedy’s 1962 birthday celebration.

Cake, Glamour, and Monroe: JFK’s Famous Birthday

Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin

Jessie James’ Lost Revolver: A Piece of History Resurfaces

A spacious indoor museum with vintage tractors and large historical displays along a wide aisle; a sign in the foreground reads, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH CARS OR DISPLAYS.

Accessable for All Ages at Historic Attractions

Miss Belvedere Exhibit

Miss Belvedere: The Time Capsule Car That Found Her Home

A vintage car chassis is displayed in a museum, with mint green wheels and a steering wheel. An informational board with diagrams stands next to it. A black-and-white mural of an assembly line is in the background.

August 15th, 1899 Paved Way for Automotive Industry and History is Kept Alive in Roscoe

A vintage maroon 1939 Lancia Astura parade car, once used by Benito Mussolini, displayed in a glass case with informational signs and historical photos in the background.

From Vegas Dreams to Roscoe Reality

A covered wagon display in a museum with Old West-themed exhibits, wooden storefronts, and historical artifacts under ceiling lights. The wagon’s canvas reads “1798 Lancaster to Philadelphia.”.

Frontier Land: How Historic Attractions Museum Preserved a Piece of Rockford Speedway History

A white 1972 Lincoln Mark IV is displayed in a museum exhibit dedicated to Elvis Presley, featuring photos, documents, and a large image of Elvis in the background. The car is roped off and placed on a red carpet.

Elvis Presley- Loved & Charished by Millions- Historic Attractions Museum in Roscoe, IL.

A large model warship is displayed in a museum with historical military flags and artifacts, including multiple American flags, military uniforms, and display cases in the background.

What Can You Expect When You Visit Historic Attractions Museum in Roscoe IL.

An older man in a plaid shirt and cap leans on a wooden fence inside a rustic museum exhibit, with a log cabin display and a statue of a pioneer man in the background.

Historic Attractions Museum is Celebrating 25 Years

What To Do Before or After Your Visit to Historic Attractions in Roscoe IL

Spots Near Historic Attractions That You will Enjoy to Grab a Bite

A blue and red shield-shaped road sign with INTERSTATE in white on a red background at the top and the number 90 in white on a blue background below.

Plan Your Visit

conveniently located 1 Mile off Interstate I-90

Just off the Rockton Road Exit

25 min. from Downtown Rockford, IL

55 min. from Downtown Madison, WI

1 hour 10 min. from Downtown Milwaukee, WI

1 hour 35 min. from Downtown Chicago, IL

2 hours from Dubuque, IA

2 hours 30 min. from Peoria, IL