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Greenville, Illinois: Museum of Initiation Pranks

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DeMoulin Museum

Address:
205 S. Prairie St., Greenville, IL
Directions:
DeMoulin Museum. I-70 exit 45. Drive north on Hwy 127 for two miles into town. Turn right at the stop sign onto S. 3rd St. (following Hwy 127). Drive six blocks. Turn right onto Main St. Drive three blocks. Turn right onto S. Prairie St. Drive one block. Museum will be on the right.
Hours:
Summer F 1-3, Sa 10-2, Su 2-4; off-season Sa 10-2, or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
618-664-4115
Admission:
Donation
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Museum of Initiation Pranks

Museum of Initiation Pranks

Tour the company that built "prank" devices for fraternal lodge initiations. Visitors can experience the Branding Iron, the Bucking Goat, and the Spanking Machine, among others.

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DeMoulin Museum

I'm the curator of this attraction. We have moved three blocks to a larger building. Our new address is 205 S. Prairie Street. Thanks to your previous coverage, most of our out-of-state visitors come because they saw us on Roadside America!

[John Goldsmith, 03/07/2018]

A larger building means room for more pranks. Good news!


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