Senior Reminiscence

A Senior Reminiscence Program from the McLean County Museum of History brings museum educators directly to your facility. Using authentic objects, photographs, and inquiry-based facilitation, we encourage older adults to:

• Recall memories, thoughts, and feelings of past life experiences through the handling of familiar artifacts and photos. 

• Share these experiences by telling stories, asking questions, and making connections. 

• Understand that, by sharing their memories, they are actively contributing toward the preservation of a larger community identity. 

• Connect with other program participants (including staff and each other) in a way that reinforces the notion that all participants possess—to some degree—a shared history.

Download our Senior Reminiscence Program brochure.

How to Schedule a Program

We are able to provide up to 3 programs per year per organization. Please contact us with your desired dates and programs at least 4 weeks in advance.

For reservations or for more information, contact the Education Department at (309) 827-0428 or email us. Please don't wait to schedule. We fill up quickly!