• Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois

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

    Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois: 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. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

  • 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