Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Northwest Territory Historic Center

205 W. 5th St, Dixon, IL 61021

Presidential History

The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois.

Beautifully restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. The Center features an auditorium, research library, historical exhibits, art gallery, surround-sound theater and museum store.

A visit to the Northwest Territory Historic Center includes: The Unchanged Land-an interactive exhibit on Native American & Black Hawk War; The Changing Land-an interactive exhibit on early American Farming; "Dutch" Reagan's Restored Classroom; Rock River Assembly Diorama; Chautauqua Assembly Building Model; Earth from Space Poster Exhibit; President Reagan History Room; Walgreen History Room; Original Reagan Movie Posters; Original Ronald Reagan Diplomas; Beautifully Restored Gymnasium Art Gallery; Museum Store; Historical Paintings On Every Floor; Surround-Sound Theater; Restored Auditorium with Stage; Veteran Interview Center; Changing Historical Exhibits and museum store. Illinois 250

What's happening nearby...

Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams Holiday Exhibition

The Next Picture Show •  Nov 19 – Dec 20 @ 10AM

Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams captures the beauty and magic of the holiday season at The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center in Dixon, IL.

Read more about Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams Holiday Exhibition

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night at Mad Water Saloon,

Mad Water Saloon •  Dec 04 @ 7PM

Laugh the night away with clean stand-up, live music-style humor, and hometown talent at Mad Water Saloon.

Read more about Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night at Mad Water Saloon,

Dixon Christmas Walk

Downtown Dixon •  Dec 05 @ 5PM

Downtown Dixon comes alive with holiday spirit during the annual Christmas Walk, featuring the tree lighting, Santa visits, horse-drawn rides, live music, and festive fun for…

Read more about Dixon Christmas Walk

You might also be interested...

Begins the Trail Reagan Statue

Dixon

A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan on a horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located…

Read more about Begins the Trail Reagan Statue

Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center

Dixon

Visit the childhood home of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan.

Read more about Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

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