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Breaking Bread in McLean County
Beginning February 9, 2021, the McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with BN Welcoming (a coalition of the Immigration Project, Not In Our Town/Not In Our Schools, and West Bloomington Revitalization Project together creating a supportive environment for immigrants to McLean County), and Design Streak at Illinois State University, will launch a 10-part program…
Carlinville Market Days
In the heart of Macoupin County is Carlinville and in the heart of Carlinville is the square. That's where you'll find Carlinville's Market Days! Come shop all the treasures the first Saturday of every month, April through November. Caravan of vendors offering hundreds of hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind items! Come for the treasures... Stay for the day!…
State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, 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
Bloomington, 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…
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Comunitaria
Visit the first floor of the McLean County Museum of History from Saturday, October 23 through Saturday, November 6 to view a community ofrenda in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Ofrenda (Spanish for offering) is a tiered altar created to honor deceased loved ones and celebrate life. Ofrendas include items significant to those loved…
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Meet Ron Clements, Author of RoadTrip America: A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66
Meet Ron Clements, Author of RoadTrip America: A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66
On November 6th, Ron Clements will be talking about Route 66 Sports History at the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center in Litchfield, Illinois from 10 am to 2:00…
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Great Moments In Vinyl play tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Rumours
Great Moments In Vinyl play tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Rumours
Great Moments In Vinyl play tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Rumours on Friday, Nov. 12th in the Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Auditorium Theater at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm).
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Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker Rededication
Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker Rededication
Calling all veterans and those who are proud of our outstanding veterans. November 11th is Veterans Day. It is also the 95th birthday of the start of Route 66. The…
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Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Craft Beer Tasting
Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Craft Beer Tasting
The Indoor Craft Beer Tasting at the Museum is back on Friday, Nov. 19th from 5:30pm to 9pm in the Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Auditorium Theater. Only $20 for…
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