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| Galesburg Heritage Days |
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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.
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| Date: |
August 21, 2010 - August 22, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| National Stearman Fly-In Days |
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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.
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| Date: |
September 6, 2010 - September 12, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Night at the Reddick Mansion- Ottawa, Illinois |
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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.
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September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2010 |
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Ottawa |
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| Governor Duncan's Neighborhood Walking Tour |
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Visit historically and architecturally significant home in Jacksonville's Historic District. For more information call 800-593-5678.
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| Date: |
September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010 |
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Jacksonville |
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| Annual Traditional Music Festival - New Salem State Historic Site |
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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.
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| Date: |
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| 41st Annual Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show& Fall Festival Days |
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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.
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| Date: |
September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010 |
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Jacksonville |
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| Candlelight Tour - New Salem State Historic Site |
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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.
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| Date: |
October 1, 2010 - October 2, 2010 |
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Petersburg |
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| Knox County Scenic Drive |
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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.
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| Date: |
October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm |
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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.
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| Date: |
November 26, 2010 - November 28, 2010 |
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Galesburg |
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| Pilot Club 27th Annual Holiday Home Walk & Tea |
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Visit beautifully decorated homes, sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Various locations throughout Jacksonville, for tickets contact 800-593-5678.
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| Date: |
December 4, 2010 - December 5, 2010 |
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Jacksonville |
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