Week of Events
Javapalooza 2025
Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
2025 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
The 24th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 26-28, 2025. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. REGISTER HERE – SAVE YOUR SPOT! Early Bird Registration fee is…
2025 Edwardsville Art Fair
More than 80 artists from across the U.S. will showcase their talents during the three-day Edwardsville Art Fair Sept. 26-28. The free event features artist stalls with work available for sale along with live music, a kid's art gallery and food and drink vendors. The Art Fair is held in Edwardsville's City Park. The Edwardsville…
History of the Underground Railroad in Illinois – John Ackerman & Susan Helm
History of the Underground Railroad in Illinois – John Ackerman & Susan Helm
The Elkhart Historical Society proudly introduces two guest speakers for our Friday, September 26, 2025, Dinner Lecture program. Susan Helm is past president of the Sangamon County Historical Society. Currently, she is the co-chair of the Annual Cemetery Walk sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society. Over the past two years, she has overseen three…