Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org

History Programs

Event Series 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

Event Series 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

Exploring Cajun Culture

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

Event details Guest speaker Dan Guillory, Professor Emeritus of Millikin University, will present a program on Louisiana Cajun culture. Focusing on its music, language, and history, he will use maps, poems, stories, and music to share this distinct part of America. Growing up in a bilingual family, Guillory learned to speak Cajun French and is currently working on a book on this topic. Event requirements No registration required. Free. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

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