Skip to main content

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum

503 S. Walnut St., Springfield, IL 62704

Historic Sites

The war that helped shape a country is remembered here in "War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies."

The museum also contains medals, photos, actual battle swords, currency, drums and other musical instruments, books, documents, a Union soldier's uniform, and dresses from the Civil War era.

More Information

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Moonlight Market

500 S 6th Street •  May 07 – Sep 17 @ 6PM

Moonlight Market takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through September on Jackson Street between 6th and 7th.

Read more about Moonlight Market

Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St •  May 14 – Oct 25 @ 8PM

Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.

Read more about Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield

Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol I Downtown Springfield, IL •  May 17 – May 18 @ 10AM

Art lovers find new love and appreciation for artistic expression at the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair. Discover fine art and hidden jewels from…

Read more about Old Capitol Art Fair

You might also be interested...

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield

The national historic site, run by the National Park Service, includes the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned, as well as a four-block neighborhood that reveals…

Read more about Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Bicentennial Plaza

Springfield

To mark Illinois' 200th birthday, the Bicentennial Plaza was developed in 2018 to create a walkway linking the Lincoln Home to the Governor's Mansion and State…

Read more about Bicentennial Plaza

Mahan's Filling Station

Springfield

Mahan’s Filling Station, a unique example of the earliest of gas stations, is now on display at Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta located across from the Historic…

Read more about Mahan's Filling Station

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.