23-05-2025
Mundelein Heritage Museum given first place preservation award by Illinois State Historical Society
In late April, the Mundelein Heritage Museum was awarded first place in 'Collections Preservation' at the Illinois State Historical Society's Best of Illinois History Awards.
According to a news release, the ISHS Annual Awards celebrate the Prairie State's top achievers in historical research. The museum was awarded for its special exhibit: Diamond Lake Lost and Found: Artifacts from the John Hynds Collection.
This collection features artifacts found in Diamond Lake by amateur archaeologist John Hynds, the release said. The collection includes various items, from antique jewelry to vintage coins and bottles. These items tell the story of everyday life on Diamond Lake, spanning the last 100 years.
'The Historical Commission is honored to receive this award,' Mike Flynn, Board Chairman, said in the release. 'I would like to recognize the great work that Barb Zander and Wendy Frasier did as the curators of this exhibit, acknowledge the amazing collection that Jon Hynds, the 'Man-in-the-Lake', has put together, and thank him for loaning it to us.'
In addition to the Diamond Lake Lost & Found exhibit, the museum showcases railroad history, pioneer artifacts of daily living, and fashion from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, according to the release. Mundelein Heritage Museum is located at 601 Noel Drive and is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. Mundelein Historical Commission.
The Mundelein Historical Commission serves as the museum's Board of Directors, while the Mundelein Park & Recreation District owns the land, building, and Artifact Collection, the release said.
