Historical political pins, women’s suffrage movement on display at Byron Museum

    Since the first presidential election in 1789, politicians have looked for creative ways for supporters to publicly endorse candidates. The campaign pin goes back to 1824, when Andrew Jackson first used them as a means for voters to show support.

    Steve Jones of Byron is making a temporary loan of his personal collection of political buttons, tokens, and pins. The museum has also revived the Crossing Boundaries Exhibit, which features Ruth Hanna McCormick and highlights women in the area involved in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Both politically themed exhibits will be on display for viewing now through Saturday, Nov. 16.

    The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving Byron’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. The museum features local history displays throughout the historic Lucius Read House and Byron Theater. Permanent exhibits include: Underground Railroad, Albert G. Spalding, Byron Schools, Byron Goes to War, Farming, Outhouse Archeology, Local Railroad, Clamming on the Rock River, and much more.

    The mission of the Byron Museum District is to create an awareness of and appreciation for the historical development of the Byron area through a commitment to preservation of our past for the education of our future. “Preserving Our Past for Our Future!”

    Questions will be answered by calling the Byron Museum at 815-234-5031, or sending an email to [email protected]. The Byron Museum of History is located at 110 N. Union Street in Byron. Their website is www.byronmuseum.org. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.