Creation of Amish history museum in Illinois underway
(AP) — Efforts to open an Amish history museum in Illinois are underway after the oldest-known Amish house in the state was moved to the site set aside for the project west of Chesterville.
Yoder is the vice president of the Illinois Amish Preservation Foundation board of directors, which is creating the museum heritage center.
Community development director Bob Doan is optimistic the project is going to help the local economy.