Events
State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A special exhibit telling the story of Illinois music opened Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, with stunning artifacts from legends like Miles Davis, Howlin’ Wolf, Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. “State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois” explores the state’s impact on musical genres…
27th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 302 E Miller St, BloomingtonBloomington, IL- The McLean County Museum is proud to announce tickets go on sale for this year’s Evergreen Cemetery Walk on Tuesday, August 31. Twenty-seven years ago, the Museum, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois Voices Theatre—Echoes came together to solve a growing problem in our community—cemetery vandalism. Leaders at these entities realized that there was…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to display original Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD – An original, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address is going on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which has also launched a new web tool…
City of Atlanta Christmas Weekend
Downtown Atlanta 114 SW. Arch St, AtlantaDo you have plans for next weekend? Now you do! Check out Atlanta's Christmas Weekend featuring an indoor holiday market, Christmas parade, and Christmas tree lighting. Indoor Holiday Market is Saturday, November 27th from 10am to 3pm, and Sunday, November 28th from 11am to 4pm. The Christmas Parade is Sunday the 28th at 4:30pm. Here's…
Pontiac Historic Homes Tours
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, PontiacHave you been to our Historic Homes here in Pontiac? Each one is a wonderful step back in the past, and a great lesson in the history of Pontiac. We…
Downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldDSI's Holiday Walks start up on Saturday Nov. 27th (small business Saturday), and go through Wednesday Dec. 22nd. Times are Wednesdays: 4-7pm, Saturdays 10am- 7pm. Memorial's Holiday Fest will be joining us this year. Each year, DSI and all of our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time…
Winter Nights at the Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldExperience the Season in Historic Downtown Springfield ● Extended hours and free admission to enjoy exhibits and performances in a night setting. ● See performances of "Ghosts of the Library"…
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