Events
Christmas Barn Sale at David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an opportunity to purchase gently used and vintage Christmas decorations, and a few treasures from the David Davis Mansion which are being retired from our holiday collection! Did you attend this event in 2021? This time around, there is TWICE the amount of holiday decor! What to expect: - Evergreen, garland, wreaths, swags, and…
4K Screening of “Stop Making Sense”
Normal Theater 209 W North St, Normal, IL, United StatesNewly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, this 1984 film was directed by Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Live performances by Talking Heads were shot over three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983. PG / 88 min. The Normal…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission on anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited Nov. 17…
ALPLM Gettysburg Address Special Exhibit & Historical Talk
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 17 through 28 -- at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. As part of our special display…
Elkhart’s Christmas in The Village
Downtown Elkhart 103-104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesElkhart's Christmas in The Village events span from November 18th to December 24th. Each event is open to the public, everyone is welcome. As always, if you have any questions, please send us an email elkhart.hist.soc@gmail.com or call 217-947-2238 (Elkhart Historical Society) or 217-947-2200 (The Country Bumpkin). Saturday November 18th , 2023 Christmas Open houses…
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