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Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon.…
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Rare Mary Lincoln Dress on Display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – One of the few surviving dresses worn by Mary Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, offering visitors their first chance to see the fragile garment in 15 years. Known as the “strawberry dress” for its decorative pattern of berries and leaves, the dress can be seen in the special…
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2026 Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 41st Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel through downtown Springfield on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Craic O’noon (12 p.m.) This year’s theme is “A Bridge Across the Centuries”, highlighting the connections between Springfield and Ireland over the last 200+ years of Illinois history. The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade…
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DESTIHL St. Patrick’s-Themed Brewery Tours
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesJoin DESTIHL Brewery in Normal for a St. Patrick's-themed brewery tour that celebrates the wearin' of the green! Put on your most festive St. Patrick's outfit and join us for a tour of our production brewery. This captivating 60-minute guided brewery tour will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery,…
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Elkhart Historical Society – Route 66’s History & Future – Scott McCoy
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical…
