Welcome to Tampico, Illinois
Tampico Calendar of Events
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RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM - 111-113  Main St., Tampico, IL. Contact Joan Johnson, reaganbirthplace@thewisp.net or garyjoan@thewisp.net. 815-622-8705 or Shirley Lester: 815-499-4770

Hours for R. Reagan Birthplace & Museum

February 6, 2019 - Open for annual Ronald Reagan Birthday Party, 10am-4pm

March 2019: Open on weekends. Saturday: 10a-4p & Sunday, 1p-4p  

April 1-Oct. 31 - The RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM is open 7 days/week. Mon. - Sat., 10a-4p and Sun., 1p-4p. Contact: 815-622-8705 or 815-499-4770 ("off" times can be scheduled by appointment to suit your convenience) Closed Easter Sunday & Mother's Day. (except by appointment)

November through January: Open by appointment only. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705, reaganbirthplace@thewisp.net or Shirley Lester, 815-499-4770

TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 119 Main St., Tampico, IL  

 

The Tampico Area Historical Society (NOT the same as the Ronald Reagan Birthplace) is open by chance or by appointment only. Contact Duane Thompson, jrdThompson@thewisp.net. For Genealogy research, contact Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143 or tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com

TAMPICO LIBRARY (NOT the Tampico Historical Society's Family History Library): 815-438-5631  

Also, visit the VILLAGE OF TAMPICO's Calendar on their website:


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  • 1st Monday of the month - 12:00 p.m. -TAMPICO COMMUNITY CLUB meets in the Tampico Trading Co.-Uptown Market, Contact: Lorraine Gaskill. Location varies, watch COE or contact Lorraine. 815-438-2789.
  •  2nd & 4th Monday of the month - TAMPICO LIONS CLUB meets Community Bldg. @ 7p. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665 (No meetings in July or August)  Membership 

TUESDAYS

  • April - Oct - Ronald Reagan Birthplace Open for Tours 10a-4p. 815-622-8705 or 815-499-4770
  • 2:30P-4P: TAMPICO LIBRARY OPEN 815-438-5631
  • 4th TUESDAY of the month - TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705, reaganbirthplace@thewisp.net or President Duane Thompson jrdthompson@thewisp.net  
  • FIRST TUESDAY of Month - 4:30p - 5:30p - TAMPICO FOOD PANTRY open - Tampico Community Bldg. 
TAMPICO LIBRARY  815-438-5631  117 Main Street 
 
Tues. 2:30p-4P
Wed.  5:00p-7p
Sat.  10:00a-12n
 
TAMPICO ATTRACTIONS:
  • Reagan Birthplace, Museum & Gift Shop 111-113  S. Main Street 815-622-8705 Birthplace of the ONLY president born in Illinois, Ronald W. Reagan. 
  • Tampico Area Historical Society 119 Main Street 815-622-8705 119 S. Main St. (Open by appt. or chance)
  • TAMPICO GENERAL TRADING COMPANY - UPTOWN MARKET Grocery, Deli, Ice Cream Parlor, we carry Wyanet Meats, Folsom's Bakery, and our South wall of the store is dedicated to local craft people. 109 S. Main Street, Call (815) 438-3239 Lunch specials daily. Dinner specials Wednesdays & Saturdays. Check them out on Facebook
  • Kickback Saloon - Check them out on Facebook. 102 N. Main Street  Call (815) 438-5555  Enjoy friendly conversation and a nice cold beverage of your choice! Liven it up a little with internet jukebox, a game of pool, darts, or electronic shuffleboard bowling! Grab your lottery tickets here! Play the state's new video poker machines!

GENEALOGY - FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH:

  • Family History Library/Research Center - by appt. Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143, tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com  When calling, please reference the FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY - this is separate from the Tampico Library. Thank you!

ACTIVITIES

TNT SPEEDWAY
"We have a 1/4 flat track. Many have come and have said this is the best track in Illinois!! We have lawnmower races and motorcycle races, plus practice days to test and tune your bike. Lawnmower Race days we ask a $5 gate fee and $5 pit fee. Other days are donations. Feel free to come and enjoy for as little or as much as you want."  815.438.7985
 

Tampico Area Historical Society  (119 Main Street, Tampico) is open by appointment or chance only:   Contact Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705, garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143,  tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Tampico Family History Library/Research Center - located @ 119 Main Street, 2nd floor of Tampico Area Historical Society. Open by appointment. Research assistance, contact: Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143

FOOD & DRINK 

Kickback Saloon 

Tampico General Trading Co. - Uptown Market - See Daily menu on their Facebook Page

 

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - PROPHETSTOWN

North House  (Guest House), Prophetstown, IL