Events
David Davis Mansion Spring Festival and Egg Hunt
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesJoin us on the front lawn of the David Davis Mansion for a Spring Festival! From 9am-noon kids can visit and have their photo taken with the EASTER BUNNY (suggested donation of $1 to benefit the David Davis Mansion Foundation), enjoy a read-aloud SPRING STORY in the mansion barn, and participate in a SPRING ACTIVITY…
2024 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
Elkhart Cemetery - Gillett Chapel 8 Governor's Dr., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society is once again offering guided wildflower walks on Elkhart Hill, every Saturday in April starting April 6th. with two walks a day at 10a and 2p, at a cost of $15 per adult $10 per child. Reservations are required and should be made by calling 217 947 2238. An optional lunch…
The Mill Museum on 66 Open House
The Mill on 66 738 S. Washington St., Lincoln, IL, United StatesJoin us on April 6th to celebrate the reopening of the Mill Museum for the season and the addition of our newest exhibit about Grant Fletcher! A presentation about the exhibit will start at 2:00pm. This is a free event that is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Old Joliet Prison 2024 Season
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Joliet Area Historical Museum is excited to announce our 2024 Spring season offerings at Old Joliet Prison! Preservation and construction experts been busy all winter long stabilizing, restoring and…
Great North American Solar Eclipse 2024
Collinsville 125 S. Center Street, Collinsville, IL, United StatesThe next Great American Solar Eclipse is coming and Great Rivers & Routes is ready! Plans are underway to celebrate the eclipse at Herald Square in Uptown Collinsville on Monday, April 8, 2024, Noon to 3pm. The fun includes free solar eclipse viewing glasses for all in attendance, live music, a fire-blowing demonstration and shopping. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery will…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.