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DHC is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan’s boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois.

Beautifully restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

Colossal Attendance at Open Houses

Well over 200 folks attended the April 5th open house for
our new Assembly Park and Chautauqua Exhibit.
Almost 300 people remembered the Green River Ordnance Plant
at our exhibit open house on April 17th.

Don't miss these interesting and educational exhibits.
Please plan a visit to the Historic Center soon!

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GET A COPY OF THE LATEST "LEGACY JOURNAL" NEWSLETTER
Dixon Historic Center's Quarterly Update - Second Quarter 2009

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Please visit Dixon and enjoy an important part of Northwestern Illinois history.

The Historic Center has an interesting piece of history for everyone in the family.

The menu and links on the left will guide you through the entire site.

Download an informative brochure.

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bulletReagan Museum
bulletRestored Classroom
bulletHistorical Exhibits
bulletPresentations
bulletMuseum Store
bulletArt Gallery
bulletAuditorium
bulletSurround-Sound Theater
bulletVeteran's Interview Center
Norm Wymbs Quote
The Historic Center is a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution,
honored to be associated with the Library of Congress,
and is designated a regional interview center for the Veterans History Project.