Galesburg's History
Robust, Diverse and Inspired!

Galesburg was founded as a city in 1837 but much happened here before then.
Check out Prof. Denial's collaborative work on this history: Before Knox

Will & Luz Schick's Boxcar People Documentary (2013): Link (recent activity, 2021-, Link)

Honoring The Rich History Of Galesburg's Hispanic Railroad Camps Movie (Aug 2023): Link

The Carver Center in History and Memory (2017): Link

Did you know Knox College was designated a Freedom Station? See more here: Link

Pastor Carrie Carnes' Galesburg History Video (2022): Link

William Franckey's Galesburg, Illinois Main Street (2013): Link

Dennis Case's Galesburg Historical Musical Slideshow (2011): Link

Mark Shroyer's Knox College Convocation Address (Fall 2025): Link

Much more coming here soon!