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Historic sites celebrate Lincoln’s birthday

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Historic sites across Illinois will celebrate the birthday of America’s greatest president with a weekend of music, dance, educational programming and, of course, cake. “Abraham Lincoln may have seemed average when he was born in a rough log cabin 208 years ago, but through hard... Read More.

Raptors and races at Cahokia Mounds Historic site hosts birds of prey demonstration Nov. 5 and 5-K run/walk on Nov. 6

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Raptors will take to the air and runners will hit the trail the weekend of Nov. 5-6 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. The World Bird Sanctuary brings live birds of prey to Cahokia Mounds at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Raptor Awareness... Read More.

Lewis and Clark site goes to the dogs: Historic site holding its annual ‘Frontier Dog Walk’ on September 24

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

What could be better than exploring history on a beautiful autumn day? Exploring it with your dog. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will hold its annual “Frontier Dog Walk,” letting folks bring their dogs as they enjoy the scenery... Read More.

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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency adds memorial to Purple Heart recipients

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new memorial to recipients of the Purple Heart medal opened Sunday in the collection of military monuments operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The official dedication took place on national Purple Heart Day in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery. The memorial honors all Illinois recipients of... Read More.

Springfield historic sites collaborate to offer Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Historic sites in Springfield are teaming up to provide jobs for students and teach them personal and professional skills that will help for years to come. The “Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy” is a joint project of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the... Read More.

Lewis and Clark historic site hosts annual Hummingbird Festival on July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Anyone who loves hummingbirds will want to visit the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday for the annual Hummingbird Festival, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. "Hummingbirds at feeder" by Centpacrr via Wikimedia Commons The free event runs from 9 a.m.... Read More.

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Southern Illinois historic site hosts archaeology conference April 30 – May 1‏

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site hosts a meeting of experts on the powerful but mysterious Mississippian culture April 30 and May 1. Top archaeologists will discuss the site’s history before, during and after the mounds were built. The annual meeting of the Illinois Association for... Read More.

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