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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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Double Dose of Mary Lincoln with Best-Selling Author/Biographer Lois Romano
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer a double dose of Mary Lincoln on Oct. 1 when best-selling author Lois Romano discusses her Mary Lincoln biography in the afternoon at the Conference on Illinois History and then again for a general audience in the evening. Romano, a former columnist for The…
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Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Designed for children ages 4 through junior high, the event encourages young participants to explore participating downtown galleries and match specific art forms…
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Witches & Wizards Night Out on Route 66
Eaton Studio & Gallery 411 North Center, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON-A Witches and Wizards Night Out: Witches and Wizards Night Out will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Historic Downtown Bloomington, IL DANCING DOWN… Old Route 66.…
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2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference to be held in Springfield for Centennial
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United StatesCelebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities! Save the Date: October 8-10, 2026, Click Here to Register! Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is taking the…
