There is no central office for the society. The Hutsonville Historical Society is a non-profit organization and appreciates any and all donations. The Palestine Preservation Projects Society located at 123 S. Main Street, Palestine, IL is currently collecting monies to restore the Fife Opera House. The scene of many gay and festive celebrations as well as vaudeville theater in the early 1900s, the upstairs theatre still has many original and hand painted stage sets. The building, is currently used for various community activities, family and school reunions, and has special programs.
Tours are always welcome.
Also visit the Pioneer City's Web Site. The Palestine Preservation Projects Society is a non-profit organization and appreciates any and all donations. The Oil Field Museum located at the 4-H fairgrounds on the east side of Oblong, just off Rt. This is a museum of machinery used in the extensive oil industry that sprang up in Crawford and surrounding counties during the early 1900s. Visitors will find large oil rigs, motors, and a multitude of other equipment both inside the vast building, and also outside on the grounds.