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ALPLM to Celebrate Juneteenth by Displaying Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldWeek of Events
ALPLM to Celebrate Juneteenth by Displaying Emancipation Proclamation
SPRINGFIELD – A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln himself will go on display this month at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as America celebrates two holidays dedicated to freedom: Juneteenth and Independence Day. The proclamation will be displayed at the ALPLM’s library building, where there is no charge for…
Illinois Game Con 2024
Illinois Game Con 2024
Illinois’ Biggest Game Con in Bloomington, IL! Hundreds of Tables of Video Games, Consoles, Trading Cards, Electric & Board Games. Enjoy Events, Tournaments, Special Guests and Regional Artists. Huge Retro Game Room with 50+ Vintage Free-Play Consoles and VR! Check us out at illinoisgamecon.com Illinois Game Con is the state's biggest annual Trading Card and…
4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is gonna REV'M UP & ROCK ON during the 4th annual CARS & GUITARS on Route 66! The event is being held at a new location - the Joliet Junior College City Center Parking Lot, 235 N. Chicago St. Cars & Guitars on Route 66! SPONSORED…
Route History Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Bloomington
Route History Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Bloomington
The Bloomington-Normal Black History Project in partnership with Route History of Springfield will present to the community a Virtual Reality experience that tours historical African American sites and shares stories of the past along Route 66. During the virtual experience, visitors will learn about Black people, businesses, and events along Route 66 in the cities…
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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.