Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-0033
One step in the Jefferson County Historical Village and you’ll feel as if you’ve travelled back to the mid-1800s. The museum and village reflect life from the beginning of Jefferson County. Step inside a 19th century log home, one-room school, log church, calaboose jail, blacksmith shop, print shop, general store, and medical building. During the first weekend in October, the Heritage Festival brings the village to life with basketry, glass bead making, blacksmithing and weaving demonstrations, bluegrass music, handmade crafts, and more. The Village is open weekends from the first full weekend in May until the last weekend of October.