We did it!

Thank you for helping us reach our $5,000 goal to aid in the restoration of General John F. Farnsworth’s portrait!

Portrait of John F. Farnsworth, c. 1868

Oil on Canvas

20 in. x 30 in.

This year, the St. Charles History Museum was gifted a stunning oil portrait of General, Congressman, and historical figure John Farnsworth (1820-1897). This portrait is the latest donation given to the St. Charles History Museum by the Farnsworth family, who also generously donated John Farnsworth’s congressional desk and chair.

Through his service and leadership, John Farnsworth is by far, one of the most influential historical figures to hail from St. Charles. A personal friend to Abraham Lincoln, 7-term U.S. Representative, and Civil War General of the 8th and 17th Illinois Calvary at Camp Kane, Farnsworth’s legacy has an indisputable place in St. Charles and national history.

The original portrait was restored by Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration and adorned with a new, period-accurate frame. The revitalized portrait is now back at the Museum and we hope to display this stunning artifact in our permanent gallery soon.

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