Events
Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesFirst Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month in Downtown Bloomington from 5 PM -8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to shop late at local participating businesses, see what's new in the local galleries, and cap it all off with a bite to eat…
Several Springfield stories featured in ‘Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois’ ALPLM exhibit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – A major new exhibit opening next week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the elusive idea of “home” and the many different ways Illinoisans have made this state their home over the centuries. “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois” will also introduce visitors to Black Hawk, the Sauk leader…
Lovin’ the Blues at the Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoliet Area Historical Museum presents Lovin' the Blues at the Museum, featuring Al Spears & The Hurricane Project, and headliner, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flame. Date is this Friday, March 24th! The Museum hosts music concerts throughout the year! During the summer, concerts are held on our scenic Outdoor Rooftop venue, and in our…
Boating Safety Class at Lake Lou Yaeger
Lake Lou Yaeger 4932 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL, United StatesAre you interested in learning about boating? Do you need a boater’s education card? The City of Litchfield’s Lake Lou Yaeger has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to bring the 2023 “Boat America” class to Litchfield. The auxiliary will hold the class on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in…
2023 Old Joliet Prison Tours
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
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