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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Normal, IL
Rader Family Farms is a 4th-generation family farm built on hard work, faith, and a love for agriculture. Our roots date back to 1935 when our family farm was known as the Plainview Guernsey Dairy Farm. For decades, our family milked cows and raised crops to feed our herd, with little going to market. Our dad, Lynn Rader, and his six younger siblings grew up on the farm, showing cows in 4-H and embracing the daily demands of dairy life.
Rader Family Farms
1312 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-6880
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
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There’s No Place Like Brooklyn Reunion & Historic Route 66 Sign Unveiling
Brooklyn IL 519 Madison St, Brooklyn, IL, United StatesCelebrate history in Brooklyn! Join us for the official unveiling of our new Route 66 brown signs. Experience a historic moment as we honor the Mother Road's enduring legacy, and help us kick off the "There's No Place Like Brooklyn" reunion weekend!Hear from an inspiring lineup of speakers representing our partnering organizations, enjoy an incredible…
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Route 66 Untold Stories: Joliet Bus Trip
ISM-Research and Collections Center 1011 E Ash St, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois State Museum Society is celebrating the centennial of the Mother Road with a series of bus trips exploring the culture and history that grew along the iconic highway. Our second trip takes us north to Joliet, where we will delve into the Great Migration, the work of Ida B. Wells, and Illinois's influence…
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ALPLM Independence Day – Free Admission, Free Concerts, Kids & Pets Parade
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is throwing a block party to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, complete with free concerts, a “kids and pets” parade and an array of…
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30th Anniversary Glorious Garden Festival Art Show at David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary Glorious Garden Festival, which will be held Friday, July 10th from 1-7pm and Saturday, July 11th, from 9am-3pm. Events are planned for gardeners and…