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Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum This new museum is the only one in Illinois that retraces the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. One of these debates took place in Charleston on this spot. The museum addresses the significance of the debates, what the issues were and how these important dialogues affected the country. Using exhibits, interactive displays, audio selections, artifacts and photos, the story of the Lincoln Douglas Debates is told in an interesting a compelling way. The museum also includes a Children’s Hands-On Area, a Gift Shop and a life-size sculpture of Lincoln and Douglas. Directions/Location: Just 10 minutes east of I-57 and 20 minutes north of I-70. From Illinois Route 16 (Lincoln Avenue) in Charleston, turn north on "E" Street. Go six blocks to Madison Avenue. Turn west into the Coles County Fairgrounds and proceed to main entrance and parking. Phone: 217-348-0430 Hours of Operation:
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