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| Living History Program |
See Living History actors and storytellers in downtown Springfield from June 15 to August 15th. Many events at all the Lincoln sites. Got to www.lookingforlincoln.com for more information. Events going on all day and a special event every evening. Plan to bring the family and come downtown for the fun.
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June 15, 2010 - August 15, 2010 |
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Springfield |
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| The Yellow Wallpaper -Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site |
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See the information on the March 5th and 6th performance.
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| Date: |
July 2, 2010 - July 3, 2010 |
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Springfield |
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| Independence Day Celebration - New Salem State Historic Site |
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Come join the residents of New Salem and celebrate the birth of our nation with period music, games, speeches and hymns. Bring a blanket and experience an 1830's style of family fun. Hours: 10:00 -2:00. New Salem State Historic Site. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
July 4, 2010 - July 4, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| The Troops are Coming to the Bryant Cottage State Historic Site |
This year marks the 150 anniversary of the Presidential election of 1860. With the election of Abraham Lincoln a series of events came about that led to the war between the states, beginning in April 1861. Bryant Cottage will be the location of a day long remembrance on July 10th with various branches of military (1860's style) camped and available to visit between 9:00 and 4:00 on July 10th. There will also be drill , firing and medical demonstrations. Children can participate in a scavenger hunto to locate and learn more about tools, weapons, clothing of the period.
Heritage Sunday on July 11 starts at 4:00 p.m. Music by High Cotton and 1st person interpretation about the events leading up to the Civil War through the memory of Sarah Bryant. Ice cream with lots of toppings will be available. This is an outdoor event bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the day. 7:00 p.m. will be the Bement Community Band Concert in the band shell.
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| Date: |
July 10, 2010 - July 11, 2010 |
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Bement |
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| Historic Weekend in Elkhart |
Friday evening, July 16th dinner/lecture series presentation: "Lincoln's Life on the 8th Judicial Circuit" and DAR 8th Judicial Circuit Markers." On Saturday, July 17th, we are offering the Historic Elkhart Hill Tour that includes a stop at the "Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit" located near the Elkhart cemetery, a tour of the St. John the Baptist Chapel, built in the Elkhart cemetery in 1890 and a special Chapel Organ Recital. For more information and reservations see ; www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org.
Other activities will be a special Lincoln display at the Elkhart Library and a sale on Lincoln items at the Birdsong Books and Vintage Store. Birdsong also has Friday and Saturday dining options.
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July 16, 2010 - July 17, 2010 |
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| Great Balloon Race |
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A colored filled weekend of 25 plus hot air balloons flying overhead. Featuring night glows, competition, opportunity to view up close and talk to pilots. For more information call 309-343-2485.
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| Date: |
July 23, 2010 - July 24, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Lincoln Festival in Bloomington |
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The David Davis Mansion, Vrooman Mansion, McLeanCounty Museum of History, and other historic downtown Bloomington sites will host traditional craft demonstrations, period vendors, children's activities, period dancers, refreshments, musical performances, entertainment, Civil War re-enactors, costumed performers, and historic walking tours- commemorating Abraham Lincoln's nomination as the Republican Party's cadidate for President in May 1860. Lincoln re-enactor, George Buss, will be featured at the Davis Mansion. Other events will be happening Friday night and Sunday morning. For more information please visit www.mclincoln.org. 9:00-5:00.
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| Date: |
July 31, 2010 - July 31, 2010 |
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Bloomington |
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| Morgan Horse Demonstration - New Salem State Historic Site |
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The Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club will present a daylong exhibit and demonstration of the many uses of Morgan Horses. Demonstrations at 10:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. New Salem State Historic Site. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
August 7, 2010 - August 7, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| "Chaplain to the Rebel Prisoners: The Life of Edmund Bostwick Tuttle" |
This program will be performed at the Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur. 2:00 p.m. Free Admission.
Explore the career of a Union Army chaplain who ministered to Confederate prisoners at Camp Douglas in Chicago in Lincoln's home state. Tuttle also served at army posts in the Old West and became an author. Speaker and Decatur resident Jeannie Barnes is a descendant of Tuttle and has spent several years researching his life.
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| Date: |
August 15, 2010 - August 15, 2010 |
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Decatur |
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| Galesburg Heritage Days |
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Feel the excitement, experience the history of two time periods in America, featuring a Civil War Battle Reenactments and Pre 1840's Rendezvous. A traveling family circus, period food stands and crafts for sale, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, President Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, night firing of cannons and a military ball. A great family outing to end summer. For more information call 309-343-2485.
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| Date: |
August 21, 2010 - August 22, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| National Stearman Fly-In Days |
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Annual event that hosts the largest gathering of Stearman bi-planes in the world and includes fun flying, exhibits, seminars and fly-outs to various locations. The event also includesnumerous contests including: flour bombing; precision areobatics; formation flying; and short field take off and spot landings. The event concludes with the annual banquet on Saturday evening. For more information call 309-343-2485.
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| Date: |
September 6, 2010 - September 12, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Governor Duncan's Neighborhood Walking Tour |
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Visit historically and architecturally significant home in Jacksonville's Historic District. For more information call 800-593-5678.
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| Date: |
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010 |
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Jacksonville |
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| Annual Traditional Music Festival - New Salem State Historic Site |
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19th Century music and dancing will occur throughout the pioneer village of New Salem. New Salem State Historic Site. 10:00-5:00 each day. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| 41st Annual Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show& Fall Festival Days |
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Admission $5.00 for the whole weekend, food, old-time demonstrations, huge flea market, lots of family fun! For more information call 217-245-4905.
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| Date: |
September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010 |
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Jacksonville |
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| Candlelight Tour - New Salem State Historic Site |
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Bring the family and experience New Salem after dark. Interpreters will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of the village where Lincoln lived for six years. Hours: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. each evening. New Salem State Historic Site. For more information call 217-632-4000.
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| Date: |
October 1, 2010 - October 2, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| Knox County Scenic Drive |
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Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations, and country cooking as you talke a self-conducted diring tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River Valley. This scenic continues on October 9 and 10. For more information call 309-343-2485.
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| Date: |
October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm |
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Cherish family traditions! Begin your winder holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite one of a kind gifts for family and friends. End your visit with a horse drawn wagon ride through the walnut grove. For more information call 309-343-2485.
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| Date: |
November 26, 2010 - November 28, 2010 |
| Location: |
Galesburg |
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| Pilot Club 27th Annual Holiday Home Walk & Tea |
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Visit beautifully decorated homes, sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Various locations throughout Jacksonville, for tickets contact 800-593-5678.
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| Date: |
December 4, 2010 - December 5, 2010 |
| Location: |
Jacksonville |
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