History
Museum Announces 30th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk to be Grand Finale
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 302 E Miller St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBloomington, IL – This October, actors will take their spots at center grave for the grand finale of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk. An annual tradition for the last three decades, “Cem Walk” brings local history to life. The award-winning program is a collaboration between the McLean County Museum of History, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois…
Mother Jones Miner’s Day Celebration 2024
Union Miners Cemetery and Mother Jones Monument 700 North Lake Street, Mt. Olive, IL, United StatesCelebrate labor rights in Mount Olive at the Union Miner's Cemetery and Mother Jones Burial Site with guest speaker Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America. This 125th anniversary event will review the history of the Miner's Angel Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones and the impact of the labor rights movement on the…
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesCome out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All makes & models are welcome. 2024 Final Date: October 17.
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe year’s final Dinner Lecture presentation from the Elkhart Historical Society promises to be unique as it will give new insights concerning the creation of some of the most beautiful stone buildings in the Springfield area. “The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Chronicles”, will be presented by Lee Ann Burgener, on Friday…
2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony
Apollo’s 2000 2875 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Landmarks Illinois on Friday, October 18 for our annual awards ceremony recognizing exceptional efforts in preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic places in Illinois! The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the historic Apollo’s 2000 theater in Chicago and will feature a sit-down awards ceremony and cocktail reception. 2024 Landmarks…