About the Mendota Museum & Historical Society

Mr. Hume, seeing the need for a larger library donated funds for the Graves Public Library, freeing up the 1904 Carnegie library building. He also contributed additional funds to restore this beautiful building and fulfill his vision to use the structure to create a museum dedicated to the history of the Mendota area. The museum opened in August 1997.
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The mission of MMHS is to educate - to preserve and to interpret the history of the Mendota area. The Hume-Carnegie Museum exhibits the area's people, industry, and commerce. The Union Depot Railroad Museums showcases the area's railroad history. The Breaking the Prairie Museum and Chapel commemorate the area's agricultural heritage.
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The MMHS is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Financial contributions from Mr. Hume, the City of Mendota, many individuals and organizations have come together with artifacts, memories, and volunteers to create this wonderful museum complex.
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Donations to the museum are gratefully accepted to continue our upkeep, preservation, and displays.