Events
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…
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday,…
2023 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesRun Where Lincoln Walked April 1, 2023 #1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois Join us on the first Saturday of April as runners from many states and countries take…
2023 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
Elkhart Cemetery - Gillett Chapel 8 Governor's Dr., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society is delighted to announce its April events, starting with the much- anticipated Wildflower Nature Walks, each Saturday in April. (1st ,8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th). This…
Slow Art Day on Route 66 in Bloomington/Normal
The Hangar Art Co. 105 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesSlow Art Day is an annual global event created to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Last year Bloomington hosts made international headlines by…
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