• Oglesby Mansion Open House

    Oglesby Mansion Open House

    Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United States

    Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $5/adult and $2/child. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion

  • Bethel School Open House

    Bethel School Open House

    Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United States

    See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Bethel School is one of the best treasures in Macon County. Come and tour this one-room schoolhouse that served Macon County for over 50 years. Step back in history and tour Bethel School at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Admission is free and all ages are invited to attend. >> Read more about the Bethel School House

  • Oglesby Mansion Open House

    Oglesby Mansion Open House

    Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United States

    Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $5/adult and $2/child. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion

  • Candlelight Tour

    Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

    Electricity and modern conveniences were not always at our fingertips. Glimpse what an evening in the 1860s was like at Homestead Prairie Farm, lit by candlelight and lamplight, as guides in period clothing walk you through the home. Free. No registration required.

    Free
  • The Meskwaki Siege of 1730 in Central Illinois

    Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

    In 1700s Illinois, the French colonial empire allied with some Native Americans while it fought others including the Meskwaki people (once commonly known as the Fox tribe). In the summer of 1730, the Meskwaki fled French forces, but were encircled near the headwaters of the Sangamon River. Guest speaker Bill Kemp, Librarian of the McLean County History Museum, will explore the little-known story of the 20-day siege and its tragic outcome. Free. No registration required.