Woven and Spun
On display through
September 21, 2008
Before the days of modern textile mills operating computers and automatic machines, the extensive and careful process of hand weaving and manual spinning yielded a variety of quality textiles. Featured in this exhibit are two looms designed and constructed by Edward Worst of Lockport, Illinois. In addition to Worst’s looms, the exhibit includes a 60” cherry wood oak Kessenich loom and a Bernie Weber 24” table loom. A jacquard coverlet, circa 1850, and an overshot coverlet can be found embellishing the exhibition walls. Spinning wheels, weaving tools, hand cards for combing fleece and a variety of textiles are featured in the exhibit.

Bottoms Up: The History of Brewing in Joliet
October 1, 2008 through January 4, 2009
Sehring, Porter, Citizens, and more! Over the years, we’ve learned about the Joliet breweries, the people that made them, and the role that they’ve played in the local, regional, and national scene. Joliet brewery materials on display may include pictures of the breweries, letterheads, mugs, copies of Sanborn Fire Maps for all of the breweries, and other advertising pieces that illustrate the breweries.

THE EAGLE WILL LAND IN FALL, 2008
Visit regularly throughout the summer to view the progress we’ve made on our newest two-story exhibit, The Soaring Achievements of John C. Houbolt.
This permanent, state-of-the-art Apollo/Houbolt Exhibit will focus on the historic 1969 moon landing and honoring former Joliet resident and key proponent of the lunar orbit rendezvous concept, Dr. John C. Houbolt. The 500 square-foot, two-story exhibit will feature interactive panels, diagrams and maps, audio-visuals, flat-screen narratives, and period dioramas to tell the exciting story of the Apollo mission, the moon landing, and Dr. Houbolt’s vision.