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  • December 2025

  • Sat 6

    U of I Students Present Coal Heritage Trail Project – Exploring Coal’s Legacy in Vermilion County at Vermilion County Museum

    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST Vermilion County Museum
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Graduate students from the University of Illinois Department of Urban & Regional Planning will share their semester-long project, Exploring Coal’s Legacy in Vermilion County, at a public presentation and discussion […]

  • Sat 6

    Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

    Featured December 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST Fischer Theatre
    Fischer Theatre 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

    More information and Tickets FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke presented by the Halloran Family Foundation December 6-7, 2025 | Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL Danville, IL – One of the entertainment industry’s most beloved stars is turning 100 in December and the Fischer Theatre in Danville, Illinois is throwing a national party for […]

  • Sun 7

    Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration World Premiere at the Fischer Theatre

    Featured December 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm CST Fischer Theatre
    Fischer Theatre 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

    More information and Tickets FischerFest: The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke presented by the Halloran Family Foundation December 6-7, 2025 | Fischer Theatre, Danville, IL Danville, IL – One of the entertainment industry’s most beloved stars is turning 100 in December and the Fischer Theatre in Danville, Illinois is throwing a national party for […]

  • Sun 7

    Bunker Hill Holiday Open House

    Featured December 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST Kennekuk County Park
    Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States

    Visitors can tour and enjoy the holiday decor at the Atwood Home, Neff Grocery Store and Print Shop. At the Neff Grocery Store visitors can listen to old-time Christmas radio shows from the 1940’s and 1950’s such as the Jack Benny Show and the Fibber McGee and Molly Show while enjoying light refreshments. Kid's crafts […]

  • Sat 13

    Vermilion County Museum Holiday Open House

    December 13, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County Museum
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    FREE EVENT! Santa Claus will be present for photos and families are invited to partake of holiday refreshments, with children being able to decorate their own special Christmas cookie. Games […]

  • January 2026

  • Sat 3

    First Saturday Series “Letters Home” – Vermilion County War Museum

    January 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County War Museum 307 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL, United States

    FREE EVENT! The Vermilion County War Museum announces a new Speaker Series to mark the 200th Birthday of Vermilion County and the 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States of America. Museum President […]

  • Mon 12

    Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library

    January 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST Danville Public Library
    Danville Public Library 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

    Discover your family story using FamilySearch.org. This website is free to use and available for everyone. When: Every 2nd Monday Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Where: Danville Public Library - […]

  • Thu 15

    Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

    January 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm    

  • Thu 15

    Journey to Freedom (Exhibit Opening) at the Vermilion County Museum

    January 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Exhibit Opening FREE EVENT!    

  • Fri 16

    Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

    January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm    

  • Sat 17

    Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

    January 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm    

  • Tue 20

    Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum

    January 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Vermilion County 200th Anniversary
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    Journey to Freedom Illinois Underground Railroad Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit Regular hours & door fees apply. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm    

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