The uprising of Krushevo, known as the Ilinden Uprising, took place on August 2, 1903. It led to the creation of the first republic in the Balkans, the Krushevo Republic. Krushevo is historically significant for this event and preserves many monuments and cultural-historical objects commemorating it, including the Ilinden monument, unveiled on August 2, 1974, symbolizing the resistance, struggle, and eternal aspiration of the Macedonian people for national freedom. The legendary "Mechkin Kamen" (Bear's Rock) is a symbol of heroism and sacrifice, marking a fierce battle for the defense of the Krushevo Republic that surpassed other battles in Macedonia. The Museum of the Ilinden Uprising and the Krushevo Republic is housed in a 19th-century old town house where the republic was proclaimed, exhibiting valuable documents about the city's history and rebellious spirit during the uprising against the Ottoman Empire.