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Galesburg Heritage Days
Feel the excitement, experience the history of two time periods in America, featuring a Civil War Battle Reenactments and Pre 1840's Rendezvous.  A traveling family circus, period food stands and crafts for sale, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, President Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, night firing of cannons and a military ball.  A great family outing to end summer.  For more information call 309-343-2485.
Date: August 21, 2010 - August 22, 2010
Location: Galesburg
National Stearman Fly-In Days
Annual event that hosts the largest gathering of Stearman bi-planes in the world and includes fun flying, exhibits, seminars and fly-outs to various locations.  The event also includesnumerous contests including: flour bombing; precision areobatics; formation flying; and short field take off and spot landings.  The event concludes with the annual banquet on Saturday evening.  For more information call 309-343-2485.
Date: September 6, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Location: Galesburg
Night at the Reddick Mansion- Ottawa, Illinois
The Reddick Mansion Association will host a youth activity night for the children  8-12 years of age.  Come examine the life of a child in the 1800's in our historic, 22 room, Victorian Mansion!  Dress up in period clothing, sample food, and play children's games fromthat era.  Plus enjoy some Abraham Lincoln activities.  Registration required. call 815-433-6100 or contact@reddickmansion.com.
Date: September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010
Location: Ottawa
Governor Duncan's Neighborhood Walking Tour
Visit historically and architecturally significant home in Jacksonville's Historic District.  For more information call 800-593-5678.
Date: September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010
Location: Jacksonville
Annual Traditional Music Festival - New Salem State Historic Site
19th Century music and dancing will occur throughout the pioneer village of New Salem.  New Salem State Historic Site. 10:00-5:00 each day.   For more information call 217-632-4000.
Date: September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Location: Petersburg
41st Annual Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show& Fall Festival Days
Admission $5.00 for the whole weekend, food, old-time demonstrations, huge flea market, lots of family fun!  For more information call 217-245-4905.
Date: September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Location: Jacksonville
Candlelight Tour - New Salem State Historic Site
Bring the family and experience New Salem after dark.  Interpreters will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of the village where Lincoln lived for six years.  Hours: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. each evening.  New Salem State Historic Site.  For more information call 217-632-4000.
Date: October 1, 2010 - October 2, 2010
Location: Petersburg
Knox County Scenic Drive
Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations, and country cooking as you talke a self-conducted diring tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic Spoon River Valley.  This scenic  continues on October 9 and 10.  For more information call 309-343-2485.
Date: October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010
Location: Galesburg
Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm
Cherish family traditions!  Begin your winder holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas.  Take home natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite one of a kind gifts for family and friends.  End your visit with a horse drawn wagon ride through the walnut grove.  For more information call 309-343-2485.
Date: November 26, 2010 - November 28, 2010
Location: Galesburg
Pilot Club 27th Annual Holiday Home Walk & Tea
Visit beautifully decorated homes, sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville.  Various locations throughout Jacksonville, for tickets contact 800-593-5678.
Date: December 4, 2010 - December 5, 2010
Location: Jacksonville
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