From
June 15th to August 15th: It’s happening
before your very eyes, it’s everywhere,
it’s 7 days a week … and best of all
it’s FREE! This summer, History TRULY Comes
Alive in Downtown Springfield!
For the first time ever, the
entire historic downtown and surrounding historical
sites will be brimming with live performances
and fun activities that will completely transport
you back in time to the Springfield Abraham Lincoln
knew and loved. Featuring storytelling and interaction
with costumed interpreters, period musical performances,
and even appearances by Mr. Lincoln himself, this
is one trip to the past you won’t want to
miss!
Listen, for instance, as Abe
gives his heartfelt first Inaugural Address on
the steps of the Old State Capitol. Or put yourself
and your kids at the hub of Civil War action at
the authentic Medical Encampment Reenactment.
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself
lunching next to a couple of nineteenth century
ladies at their favorite bistro in the afternoon.
Then, catch a fly ball at a vintage-style base
ball game. And to top off the perfect day, let
a refreshing scoop of ice cream melt on your tongue
as the sun sets over Downtown Springfield.
To start planning your visit
now, download the “History Comes Alive”
brochure and full schedule of events. You’ll
be astounded at the sheer number and variety of
events—something new is happening everyday
and every week, so plan your visit for several
days to get the full experience! Call 800-545-7300
for more information.
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Fort
Kaskaskia State Historic Site to Host
Annual Blue Grass Festival |
The Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site in is Ellis
Grove will host its annual music fete on September
25th, 2010. The event will feature nineteen
musical acts with crafters and food vendors for the
general public. The admission fee is $10.00 per vehicle.
Camping is available on a limited basis with no reservations
being taken. For more information visit the festival
site.
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The
12th Annual
Conference on Illinois History
September 30 - October 1 |
The annual Conference on Illinois
History is scheduled for September 30 and October
1 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in
downtown Springfield and is the state’s
largest meeting devoted to the history of the
Prairie State. This is the twelfth year of the
conference, which is sponsored by the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency.
The conference will feature
topics that include politics, architecture, community
studies, Abraham Lincoln, African American history,
and the Civil War. Teachers will benefit from
workshops on a variety of topics. All teacher
workshop sessions are approved for Continuing
Professional Development Units (CPDUs).
For more information download
the conference
brochure or visit the conference
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Bluegrass Jam
at Lincoln Log Cabin
State Historic Site in Lerna
August 8th, 10 - 5 pm
The 34th annual Bluegrass Jam Session
will be held at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
on Sunday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bluegrass
and traditional musicians from Illinois and Indiana
will converge at the site for an afternoon of jamming.
While there will be no formal stage performances, informal
groups of musicians will jam throughout the afternoon.
The musicians will play in the shaded area near the
site’s main parking lot and visitors are encouraged
to bring lawn chairs to relax in the shade and enjoy
the sounds of bluegrass music in the park.
For more information click here.
"The
Fete at the Fort"
Saturday October 9th
Fort de Chartres
State Historic Site
Come join us this October
9th and be a part of the lst Annual Fete at The Fort
at Historic Fort de Chartres. This will be the perfect
opportunity for Brewers to showcase their brews in
a unique 18th Century environment. We already have
some of the top brewers in the mid-west committed
to this one of a kind event so don't delay and sign
up today to attend.
This event is sponsored by Save Illinois History,
support group of the French Sites of the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency. For more information
on this new event click here!
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