Macon County Conservation District

Oglesby Mansion Open House
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Oglesby Mansion, 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, 62522, 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. Fee $2. Members are free.
The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL.
>> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion

Acoustic Music Jam
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Enjoy live bluegrass tunes at the monthly Acoustic Music Jam. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune, or simply enjoy the talents of these volunteer musicians.
Event requirements
None
Free
This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | Homestead Prairie Farm, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area.
>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm

Bethel School Open House
2025-07-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Friends Creek Conservation Area, 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, 62501, 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
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Oglesby Mansion, 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, 62522, 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
