Another five star review. There are three museums to tour here: the house; the rock and gem museum; and apparently the farm tools. Figure an hour per museum; I only had time for two. The docent...
Funk Prairie Home Museum
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The Funk Prairie Home Museum in Shirley, IL offers an inspiring and educational experience for visitors, showcasing a 1864 Family Home, a Gem Mineral Collection, and a 1860's Machinery Barn.
With free admission, this museum provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the area, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists.
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Totally recommended - A wonderfully preserved house and grounds and our guide was able to bring the whole place to life with his insight and knowledge of the Funk family and their incredible...
Try and make the trip out here if you can, but plan ahead! We showed up and there was a school trip there, so the staff were all occupied. We poked our heads into the gem building and walked all...
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