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Joliet Iron Works Tour
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site 31 Columbia St, Joliet, IL, United StatesWhich city carried the nickname City of Steel and Stone? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore the stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. An interpretive naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines who worked at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Two sessions will be…
Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day at JAHM
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesYour family is Invited to a Magical St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Joliet Area Historical Museum! Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, music, and creativity! Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Party packed with a DJ, exciting games, arts & crafts, and more! It’s going to be a pot o’ gold of…
40th Annual O’Shea Builders Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 40th Annual Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade will travel through downtown Springfield on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Craic O’noon (12 p.m.) This year’s theme is “Raise a Glass to the Irish Lass”. For the first time in the Parade’s history, the Parade has named a title sponsor. O’Shea Builders has graciously agreed…
Curve Inn St. Pat’s Bash with live music from Dance Monkey
The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Curve Inn St. Pat's Bash is a big part of the legendary St. Patrick's Day celebration in Springfield, IL. Free corned beef and cabbage starting at noon. Drink and shot specials, and live music with Dance Monkey 6:30-10:30pm. PLUS Dj Mikee from 10pm-2am.
Miller Park: An Evening of History
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesEstablished in 1887, Miller Park speaks to both the triumphs and travails of Bloomington and the wider community. The municipal park and its landscaped grounds offered working class families recreation and contemplation, but its beaches were racially segregated into the 1950s. The Museum's Librarian, Bill Kemp, will lead an illustrated program on Tuesday, March 18…
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