Events
Week of Events
Monday, April 21, 2025
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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April 22, 2025 -10-year Anniversary of Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
10-year Anniversary of Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
Ten years ago, we cut the ribbon on the Museum's Cruisin' with Lincoln at the 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop. Since then, we've welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Join us to celebrate a decade of service with light refreshments, giveaway items, and a Chamber of Commerce Milestone Ribbon Cutting…
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Friday, April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025 -One Hundred Years of Route 66
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April 25, 2025 -“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
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April 25, 2025 -Jaw Knee Vee at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
One Hundred Years of Route 66
Join students from the University of New Mexico (UNM) Community and Regional Planning Capstone Studio for a discussion of the history, development, and impact on communities of Historic Route 66—the U.S.’s first paved highway stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Led by Professor Moises Gonzales, the studio is examining Route 66’s legacy and developing…
“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
The Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured speaker for our Friday, April 25th dinner lecture. Her presentation, "How Racoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales", is guaranteed to either enlighten you, or refresh your memory of the formation of our great country. Hint, you may want to review the…
Jaw Knee Vee at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Kicking spring off with some psychedelic surf rock! Jaw Knee Vee is a one man band from Duluth Minnesota. He describes his music as "Deep fried Lo-fi rawkabilly punk blues surf trash boogie woogie stomp". Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday Happy Hour, Friday Happier Happy Hour, Handmade Trivia,…
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025 -2025 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks with Biology Professor Tony Rothering
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April 26, 2025 -2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
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April 26, 2025 -Yacht Rock Tribute Party at The Curve
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April 26, 2025 -Tim Crosby at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
2025 Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks with Biology Professor Tony Rothering
Perhaps Punxsutawney Phil was correct in his prediction for more winter, but soon that will give way to a gentler weather pattern. The beauty of spring wildflowers accompanies the bird songs of migrating flocks heading for their traditional nesting grounds and starts our spring lineup. The Elkhart Historical Society is looking forward to offering guided wildflower walks…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
Yacht Rock Tribute Party at The Curve
Join us at the Curve Inn for a night of great music! Deja Voodoo takes the stage, plus 50/50 raffles and an unbeatable deal—$25 entry for all-you-can-drink draft beer while supplies last. All proceeds support CIAF.
Tim Crosby at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Tim Crosby is a southern Illinois-based songwriter and performer in the Americana/country rock genre. He released a CD titled "Resurrection Mule Farm" with his band, the Lightning Strikes, in 2017 and currently is recording another CD. He performs more than 100 shows a year, including nearly every weekend at venues in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky,…
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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