Events
Buckminster Fuller: Inventor of the Future
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum celebrates the unbridled imagination of R. Buckminster Fuller this month with a display of his Dymaxion concept car, a chance for children to be inventors and a biographer’s take on Fuller’s career. Fuller, who spent part of his career at Southern Illinois University and designed a house there,…
The Other House that Richard Built; Oglesby’s Decatur Mansion
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesOn Friday, September 22, 2023, the Elkhart Historical Society will welcome Carol Pelz and David Davis from the Oglesby Mansion Board in Decatur as our featured speakers for the September Dinner Lecture. They will present “The Other House that Richard Built: Oglesby's Decatur Mansion.” The talk will include the history of the house and Oglesby's…
2023 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 22nd Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 22-24, 2023. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show will be locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue…
2023 Channahon Potato Festival
Channahon Park District 24856 W Eames St, Channahon, IL, United StatesReturning this fall on September 23rd is the Channahon Potato Festival, which is a joint event between the Village of Channahon, Channahon Park District, and the Three Rivers Public Library District. That's right, we will be celebrating the infamous Channahon Potato Rocks again this year! The fun filled day will include children's activities, food trucks…
Downtown Pontiac Retailers Fall Open Houses
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesOn Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, be sure to visit Downtown Pontiac, IL and stop by participating retailers for the Colors of Fall Open Houses!
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