Museum has Lincoln, Civil War displays in February

Special exhibits in February at the Fayette County Museum are on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
Two hundred and sixty-five historical items were donated to the museum during 2012. Visitors coming from 42 states and seven foreign countries totaling 2,593 registered in the visitor book.
Twenty-eight group tours were given in the museum. Two programs were taken to local organizations. An open house was held in April.
The museum has one part-time employee, Patty Marler. Forty-two individuals donated 2,363 volunteer hours.
The museum is operated by Historical Vandalia Inc., a not-for-profit corporation. Funds for operation and restoration of the building come from memberships, donations and fundraising.
The annual meeting of Historical Vandalia, Inc. will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, in the museum. The regular meeting will follow.
The museum is located at 301 W. Main St. in Vandalia. It is open Monday through Saturday, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The phone number is 283-4866.