History
Old Joliet Prison 2024 Season
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Joliet Area Historical Museum is excited to announce our 2024 Spring season offerings at Old Joliet Prison! Preservation and construction experts been busy all winter long stabilizing, restoring and preserving several buildings at Old Joliet Prison. Come see what's new and improved. Starting in April, we will be offering self guided tours on Saturday…
Colorado Byway National Byways Symposium
Colorado Byway Alamosa, CO, United StatesByway Leaders, Byway State Coordinators, Byway Consultants - All are invited to attend the Colorado Byway Symposium, May 1-4, 2024. Registration is limited to 200 participants. Deadline to register is…
2024 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThis two-day festival, May 4th & 5th, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make…
Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday, May 7th at Noon CDT, for a virtual public presentation of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President &…
Dinner on the Diamond
Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for a spectacular evening under the stars at our ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ event, where history meets the baseball diamond. Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins will be the distinguished guest of honor for this unforgettable experience that combines a night of elegance and the rich history…