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  • 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

  • Independence Day 1860

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

    Enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, see the heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, play with vintage toys and games, and at 6:30pm, enjoy a performance from the Rock Springs Dulcimer Club. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside Rock Springs Nature Center. Free. No registration required.

  • History of the Macon County Conservation District

    Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

    Event details There are only five county conservation districts in Illinois. Have you ever wondered why Macon County has one of the five? Learn the early history of the Macon County Conservation District from longtime employee Melody Arnold. Event requirements Free. No registration required.

  • Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois

    Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

    Event details Before the Civil War, hemp briefly took root on Illinois farms. Local historian Curtis Mann will share the attempts to grow it here. Discover a little-known episode of our state’s history and the unexpected ways it shaped our cultural landscape. The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and the Macon County Conservation District. Event requirements Free. No registration required.