Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
Visit BN McLean County Route 66 Photography Contest
McLean County IL, United StatesCapture the spirit of Route 66! Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week by entering the Visit BN photography contest. Snap a photo of a McLean County Route 66 location, email it to Visit BN, and you could win dinner for two. Share your love for the Mother Road by May 31st and see if you…
Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
Lake Lou Yaeger 4932 Beach House Trail, Litchfield, IL, United StatesJoin us for the inaugural Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois! With multiple race options available, athletes will kick off with a beach start in the beautiful Lake Lou…
DESTIHL Beer Hall Spring Makers Market
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesJoin us for our first outdoor market of the '25 season! Shop handmade goods on the brewery lawn—from wood, clay, and glass to textiles, leather, and metal. Discover unique treasures for yourself or to give as gifts! CONFIRMED VENDORS:Fairy Tree Studios - Champaign, ILAdori Tori Designs - Carlock, ILKara Ivey Art - Chillicothe, ILBee…
Lights! Camera! Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln on the Silver Screen
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – Abraham Lincoln first showed up on the silver screen in 1908, and he’s been there ever since, appearing in more movies, TV shows, cartoons and documentaries than any other…
Abraham Lincoln on Screen: From Silent Films to the 21st Century
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesConsidering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure…