Bushnell Wheeler Historic House Tours & Open House | Beloit Heritage Days

What Beloit Made, Made Beloit” is the theme for Beloit Heritage Days 2024, which honors the industries that were part of building up our community. Come tour this beautifully restored home which, at one time, was home to Leonard Wheeler, inventor of the Eclipse Windmill, which later evolved into Fairbanks Morse Corporation. In addition to a restored Eclipse Windmill, you’ll find fascinating displays of the history of the people and industries of the Stateline area. South Beloit Historical Society members will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. Delicious home-baked items, hand-made crafts and interesting books will be available for sale including John Patrick’s fascinating book about growing up in the Beloit area, “One More Look Back”.
Date: Saturday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bushnell Wheeler House, 542 Wheeler St., South Beloit, IL

We invite you to come dig up some historic adventures during Beloit Heritage Days – September 6-8, 2024. “What Beloit Made, Made Beloit” is the theme for Beloit Heritage Days 2024, which honors the industries and the people that were part of building up our community. The Beloit Heritage Days Passport will guide you on your history-hunting trek throughout Beloit as you explore 14 free events & historic sites over the three day celebration. Visit 4 events and get your passport stamped, then turn it in for a FREE Turtle Sundae compliments of Culver’s Of Beloit. Beloit area organizations are offering an exciting weekend of learning, hands on activities, tours, and other fun activities for the whole family. Learn more: https://natureattheconfluence.com/beloit-heritage-days/