Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
‘Freedom in Form’ Exhibition at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – A major exhibition that celebrates the groundbreaking art of sculptor Richard Hunt and the history that inspired it opened Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt” runs through April 20, 2025. Hunt, who lived and worked in Chicago all his life, produced more public sculptures than…
2024 Illinois Main Street Conference
Downtown Batavia 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, United StatesRegistration is Now Open for the 2024 Illinois Main Street State Conference will be held in Batavia, Illinois on November 12-14th, 2024. Powered by community, dedicated professionals, volunteers, and civic leaders, historic Main Street districts and neighborhood commercial corridors are at the heart of—and essential to—thriving communities. The Illinois Main Street Conference brings together leaders,…
The Gettysburg Address on Display at the ALPLM
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 15 through 24 -- at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. As part of our special display…
Illinois Local with Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Small Business Saturday Holiday Market 2024
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Local and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway for the fourth annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market. Support local independent businesses and causes from across the state, and shop small. We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 30th 2024 in the Expo Building at the IL State Fairgrounds in…
Iconic Livingston Santa Statue Dedication
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesThe McLean County Museum of History will dedicate its largest preservation project yet on Saturday, November 30th at 11:30 a.m. on the Museum Square, adjacent to Rt. 66 in Downtown Bloomington. Join in the dedication of the iconic 14-ft. Livingston Santa statue. Festivities will include music, commemorative event token, recognition of all project contributors; and…