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| Spice of Life Quilt Show in Danville |
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50 wall sized hanging quilts by the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters will be displayed at the Vermilion County History Museum in Danville. For more information call 217-442-2922.
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April 01,2008 - May 01,2008 |
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Danville |
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| Spice Up Your Life in Danville |
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Tour the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters Show, lunch, and special herb program by Susie Biggs of the Cermilion County Conservation District. Cost $15.00 per ticket. Advance tickets needed. For reservations call 217-442-2922.
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| Date: |
April 19,2008 - April 19,2008 |
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Danville |
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| Antique Farm Show at New Salem |
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Plowing demonstrations will be held at New Salem using draft horse teams and antique farm equipment. Hours: 9:00-4:00 weather permitting. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
May 03,2008 - May 03,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Glory Days, an 1830's Militia Muster |
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An 1830's Militia Muster with signing up for militia service and drilling will be held. The sound of musket fire will beheard on the prairies and bluffs of New Salem. The public will be invited to march carrying their weapons (brooms) where Lincoln and the men of Sangamon County marched off to war in 1832. 10:00-4:00 for more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
May 31,2008 - June 01,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Second Sunday Artisans at the Early American Museum |
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On the second Sunday of each month during the summer season come out to the Early American Museum and meet a new local artisan. Speak with them as they demonstrate their craft and display their wares. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy free entertainment spilling out into the garden after the artisan program. Then enjoy tour the Early American Museum. For more information about the artisans call : 217-586-2612
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| Date: |
June 08,2008 - August 10,2008 |
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Mahomet |
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| Grand Levee& National Road Festival |
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Grande Levee will be held at the Vandalia Statehouse. This is a period celebration, with candlelight tours of Illinois oldest capitol; Friday-7:30 - 9:00 p.m.ham and bean supper, Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. there will be food, period music and varioius activities. More information call 618-283-1161 or 618-283-1543.
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| Date: |
June 13,2008 - June 15,2008 |
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Vandalia |
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| 11th Annual Glorious Garden Festival in Bloomington |
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Community garden walk through at least 10 private gardens in Bloomington-Normal. Tickets: $12.00/adults & $7.00 child in advance; $15.00 adult on the days of event. Special features include complimentary tea and cakes on the mansion grounds and tours through the Davis family's 1870s garden. Modeled after the classical gardens of nineteenth-century New England, the Davis family's heirloom garden is a rare find in Illinois and is still in its original location. This fundraising event benefits Chestnut Health Systems & the David Davis Mansion. Tours of the Mansion and its garden are free; donations are welcome. For info 309-828-1084.
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| Date: |
June 20,2008 - June 21,2008 |
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Bloomington |
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| All in a Day's Work at New Salem |
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Bring your family out to enjoy a "day inthe life" of the average New Salem family. Observe families cooking on the hearth, washing and mending clothes, spinning, weaving, knitting, butter-churning, dipping candles, making baskets, soap making, rugs, quilts and more. Home health care and home schooling also were part of their everyday life as was gardening, tending the animals, chopping wood 'toting' water and 'fetching the eggs'. The Ann Rutledge Quilters and the New Salem Fiber Guild will also have quilts and texitles on display at the New Salem Visitors Center. Hours 9:00-5:00.
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| Date: |
June 28,2008 - June 28,2008 |
| Location: |
Petersburg |
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| 26th Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show |
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Vermilion County History Museum is sponsoring the 26th Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show the month of July 2008. Judging in 13 categories, entries due June 26th. For more information call 217-442-2922.
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| Date: |
July 01,2008 - July 30,2008 |
| Location: |
Danville |
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| Morgan Horse Demonstration at New Salem |
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The Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club will present a daylong exhibit and emonstrate the many uses of Morgan Horses. Demonstrations will be held at 10:30 a.m, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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| Date: |
July 26,2008 - July 26,2008 |
| Location: |
Petersburg |
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| Reunion Tour 2008 Lincoln and Douglas |
From August to October of 1858 Lincoln and Douglas met in seven different cities scattered througout the state of Illinois to participate in a series of formal political debates that framed the issues which were of critical importance in the conflict over slavery and states' rights. The year 2008 marks the Sesquicentennial of the Lincoln Douglas Debates in Illinois and the communities where the debates took place are planning to commerate this important occurrence with a series of events throughout the year called "Reunion Tour 2008".
The kickoff of these events will start in Bement, Illinois on July 26, 2008. Although Bement was not a debate city it is said that Lincoln and Douglas met there to discuss their plans. Then on August 22 in Ottawa and ending on October 19th in Alton Lincoln and Douglas will meet in each debate community to reminisce, share their recollections and discuss some of the imporant issues that were at the heart of the contest. An accompanying naval officer will moderate the discussion and invite local press and audience members to ask questions of the candidates. Each community will have other activities going on during their debate weekend so check those in this event calendar. For more information call 217-782-6817.
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| Date: |
July 26,2008 - October 19,2008 |
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Springfield |
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| Lincoln Douglas Debate Sesquicentennial Grand Opening Event |
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Lincoln and Douglas reportedly met in Bement to finalize the details for the seven debates. Although no debate took place here, Bement has been chosen to host the grand opening event of the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Commemorations include a Lincoln Douglas Press Conference, a play called "The Bement Story", a band and chorus concert, Civil War infantry demonstrations and drills, and a torch light parade featuring Lincoln and Douglas. For more information call 217-678-8184.
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| Date: |
July 26,2008 - July 26,2008 |
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Bement |
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| Antique Automobile Club Expo in Bloomington |
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Outdoor exhibit of early 20th century automobiles, showing the early history of the car in America. Includes a parade of cars and open-house tours. Co-sponsored by the McLean County Antique Automobile Club and the David Davis Mansion Foundation. Suggested donation : $2.00. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: David Davis Mansion grounds. For more information: 309-828-1084.
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| Date: |
August 02,2008 - August 02,2008 |
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Bloomington |
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| Ottawa - Reunion Tour 2008 |
Friday events: Yarns and Fables Story Telling Festival. Refreshments available.
Saturday events: Two performances at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. of Reunion Tour 2008 at the historic debate site. Lots of entertainment all day including an old town Farmers Market and a Petticoats and Pantaloons Vintage Fashion Show. The day will end with a costume ball honoring Mr. and Lincoln and Mr. Douglas aboard the Spirit of Peoria paddle wheel boat. For more information call 888-688-2924.
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| Date: |
August 22,2008 - August 23,2008 |
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Ottawa |
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| Reunion Tour 2008 in Freeport |
Friday: Lincoln and Douglas will arrive by steam train. Their arrival will be followed by a torchlight parade and a re-enactment of an abolitionist rally. The rally will include Frederick Douglas.
Saturday: Morning parade through downtown Freeport followed in the afternoon by the dedication of Debate Square and a performance of Reunion Tour 08 with Lincoln and Douglas. In the evening is an 1860 era Grand Ball.
Sunday: Family Day and Art in the Park-juried art and family activities.
Labor Day: The Flavors of Lincoln's Freeport will provide ethnic foods and entertainment and an opportunity to visit with Lincoln and Douglas. For more information call 1-800-369-2955.
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| Date: |
August 29,2008 - September 01,2008 |
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Freeport |
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| Traditional Music Festival at New Salem |
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Impromptu demonstrations and performances of early 19th century music and dancing will occur throughout the pioneer village of New Salem. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
September 06,2008 - September 07,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Reunion Tour 2008 in Jonesboro |
Friday Events: Lincoln and Douglas will meet with the local press and school children. The evening ends with a "Dinner with the Debaters" Reservations are required.
Saturday: All day community festival featuring period crafts demonstations, food, music and games. At 2:00 the Reunion Tour 2008 press conference will take place with Lincoln and Douglas.
Sunday: Old Fashioned Picnic in Park with Lincoln and Douglas.
For more information call 1-800-248-4373.
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| Date: |
September 12,2008 - September 14,2008 |
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Jonesboro |
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| Prairie Stories at the Early American Museum |
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Enjoy a family fun afternoon as you do work and play from an earlier time. Dip candles, carry water, taste huspuppies and butter, sample apple butter over an open fire, peel and taste fresh apples by just turning a crank, start a quilt, learn embroidery, do laundry - help build a dog house , listen to folk music and watch a working blacksmith. A special replica exhibit of the Mastermyr find will be on exhihbit. See replicas of Viking age smithing tools.
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| Date: |
September 13,2008 - September 13,2008 |
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Mahomet |
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| Fur, Feather and Fin, Frontier Style at New Salem |
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Learn how New Salem's most misunderstood resident, Jack Kelso, made his living hunting fishing and trapping in Central Illinois during the 1830's. Witness firsthand how he and other early peioneers put food on the table and clothing on their backs. Demonstrations will include hunting with bow and arrow, fishing with nets, the trapping of various animals, and operation of an 1830's smokehouse. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
September 20,2008 - September 20,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Reunion Tour 2008 in Charleston |
Saturday Events: All day festival will take place at the original site of the Lincoln Douglas Debate. Activities include a pancake breakfast, 4K run/walk, tours of the Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum, an art fair with traditional 19th century artisans along with modern loca artists, period music and performs. Reunion Tour Press Conference.
Sunday: Events include tours of historic homes and the Downtown Square where Lincoln and Douglas once visited regularly and the Charlestons downtown murals. For more information call 217-348-0430.
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| Date: |
September 20,2008 - September 21,2008 |
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Charleston |
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| Lincoln, Slavery, and the Legacy of Race |
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This lecture is presented by Professor Ron Keller. 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln campaigned in Champaign County in his senatorial race against Stephen Douglas. To celebrate this historic race, Professor Ron Keller, Lincoln College, will trace the imagery and documents that present Lincoln either as a progressive emanncipator or a reluctant anti-slavery man. For more information call 217-586-2612. 2:00 p.m.
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| Date: |
September 21,2008 - September 21,2008 |
| Location: |
Mahomet |
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| Candlelight Tour at New Salem |
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Bring the family to experience New Salem village after dark. Interpreters in period clothing will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. Hours : 7:00-9:00 p.m. both nights.
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| Date: |
October 03,2008 - October 04,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Reunion tour 2008- Galesburg |
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On Saturday, listen to Lincon and Douglas describe the important issues of the debates. Tour Old Main at KNox College, original site of the Debate. Exhibits through the building tell the story of Lincoln's time in Galesburg. Vist the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Station to discover how escapting slaves found shelter in Knox County. Join the fun at the Galesburg Scarecrow Festival. For more information call 309-343-2485. The weekend will include music, entertainment, food and other special programing.
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| Date: |
October 03,2008 - October 05,2008 |
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Galesburg |
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| Historic Surveying at New Salem |
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Come to New Salem and observe an 1830's surveying party viewing (surveying a road throughout the village) using period instruments and interpreting their function. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days
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| Date: |
October 04,2008 - October 05,2008 |
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Petersburg |
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| Reunion Tour 2008 in Quincy |
Saturday Events: A Grand Welcom Celebration will greet Lincoln and Douglas as theya rrive at the site of the former Quincy Railroad Depot. Dedication of the enhanced Lincoln Douglas Debate site in Washington Park.
Sunday: Reunion Tour 2009 festivities will take place in Washington Park. Then join the fun at a Community Contra Dance.
Monday: After spending a day with school children, Lincoln and Douglas will participate in a Farewell Celebration at the Quincy Riverfront. The three day celebration will include music, entertainment, food and other special programing. For more information call 1-800-978-4748.
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| Date: |
October 11,2008 - October 13,2008 |
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Quincy |
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| Lincoln and Douglas Debate in Danville |
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Free, advance seat reservation by call 217-442-2922. A paraphase of the debates with actors fromthe college drama department and characters from Vermilion County history.
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| Date: |
October 17,2008 - October 18,2008 |
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Danville |
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| Reunion Tour 2008-Alton |
Friday Events: Alton School will host Lincoln and Douglas and then attend "Dinner with the Lincoln's featuring authentic Lincoln and Civil War receipes along with special programing. Reservations required.
Saturday: The Debate Festival will cover a nine block area of downtown Alton plus City Hall and the debate site. Activities will include period vendors a living history tour with re-enactors and docents at 10 different Lincoln and Civil War interpretive panels and presentations of Reunion Tour 08 Press Conference. Special programs at the Hayner Public Library and the Alton Museum of History and Art.
Sunday: Through the weekend festival special cruises with the Lincoln re-enactors will be available for scenic fall color and historic cruises. The St. Louis Science Center is also tying in Lincoln Segway tours of the historic Lincoln sites in Alton. For more information call 1-800-258-6645.
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| Date: |
October 17,2008 - October 19,2008 |
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Alton |
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| The Blessings of the table: Thanksgiving at Clover Lawn |
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The David Davis Mansion will be decorated for Thanksgiving, and each day the bountiful foods, family celebrations and charitable customs of the 1870s will be featured. From her birthplace in Masachusetts, Sarah Davis brought to Illinois the New England fondness for celebrating Thanksgiving. To observe the holiday, she invited friends and family to her elegant home in Bloomington, where she served a traditional feast of turkey, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings. For more information call 1-309-828-1084.
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| Date: |
October 22,2008 - November 09,2008 |
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Bloomington |
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| Old Tyme Christmas |
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Downtown shopping, activities and entertainment. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Commuity Tree Lighting, Town Crier, Live Nativity, Chestnuts Roasting, Carolers, Sleigh Rides, Ice Sculptures, Children's Story Time, Pictures with Santa. For more information call 618-283-8751.
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| Date: |
November 20,2008 - November 20,2008 |
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Vandalia |
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| Christmas Tour at the David Davis Mansion |
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The elegant home, beaufifully decorated for an authentic Victorian Christmas, features fourteen rooms, filled with heirloom Christmas treasurers, along with exhibits of vintage ornaments and the chance to taste a selection of Victorian Christmas Sweets - chocolate cockroaches, marzipan, sugarplums, mincemeat pies,peppermint pig and plum pudding. Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 309-828-1084.
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| Date: |
November 28,2008 - December 31,2008 |
| Location: |
Bloomington |
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| Holiday Open House in Vandalia |
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Candlelight tours of Illinois' Oldest Capitol Building, Period music. 315 W. Gallatin St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information call 618-283-1161.
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| Date: |
December 13,2008 - December 13,2008 |
| Location: |
Vandalia |
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| Holiday Open House at the Vermilion County History Museum |
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Holiday Open House at the Vermilion County History Museum and the Dr. Fithian Home in Danville. Refreshments, Santa, entertainment in Museum; costumed character and entertainment at the Fithian Home. Wagon rides in the neighborhood. 1:30 to 4:30. Free. For more information call 217-442-2922.
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| Date: |
December 20,2008 - December 20,2008 |
| Location: |
Danville |
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| Christmas at the Mansions in Bloomington |
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Enjoy an evening tour of three Victorian-era homes decorated in the elegant styles of yesteryear. Costumed guides, period music,and seasonal refreshments will be featured at the Vrooman and David Davis Mansions. Shuttle Bus to each site. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 the day of the event. Price is for touring all three mansions. For more information call 1-309-828-1084.
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| Date: |
December 20,2008 - December 20,2008 |
| Location: |
Bloomington |
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