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Taste of History Ticket Sales Begin September 1

Aug 25, 2022 | 11:41 AM

August 25, 2022 – The Taste of History event returns to Decatur on Saturday, October 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. During this event, you’ll explore five of Decatur’s historic sites while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks at each location. Each venue represents a business industry pioneer and a piece of Decatur history:

  • Culver House – John Culver: owned a monument business and created an electric company that became Ameren Illinois.
  • Governor Oglesby Mansion – Richard Oglesby: US Senator, veteran, and the only three-time Illinois governor.
  • Hieronymus Mueller Museum – Hieronymus Muller: invented the water tapping machine and many water and gas products that are still manufactured.
  • James Millikin Homestead – James Millikin: a banker, who founded Millikin University.
  • Staley Museum – A.E. Staley: operated the largest corn starch manufacturing plant, which became Tate & Lyle, now operated by Primient.

This event is for adults aged 21 and up. You may purchase tickets for an early discounted rate of $40 per person beginning September 1 at the Hieronymus Mueller Museum. Tickets may be purchased via email to HMuellerMuseum@gmail.com or in-person during the Mueller Museum’s regular open hours (Tuesday – Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.). Space is limited. Tickets will be $45 per person after Saturday, September 24.

Taste of History is a joint effort between the Culver House, Governor Oglesby Mansion, Hieronymus Mueller Museum, James Millikin Homestead, and Staley Museum. Each venue represents a piece of Decatur’s history dating back to the 1800s. Each venue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Funds raised through this event help keep Decatur’s history alive. Follow the newly-launched Taste of History Facebook page for complete details about the event: TasteOfHistoryDecatur.

The Hieronymus Mueller Museum is located near downtown Decatur, at 420 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL. To get to the museum from Decatur, go north on Route 51 and turn left onto Eldorado Street/U.S. 36. The museum will be on your right. Plenty of free parking is available.