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  • September 2026

  • Sun 6

    Historic Buildings Open at Kennekuk

    September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kennekuk County Park
    Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States

    Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings open the first Sunday of the month July through October 4, 2026 from 1-4pm

  • Sun 6

    Historic Buildings Open at Forest Glen Preserve

    September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    The Gannett Education Nature Center and the Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be open to the public the first Sunday of the month from June 7 through October 4, 2026 from […]

  • Sun 6

    Lamon House Open

    September 6, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Lamon House Open
    Lincoln Park 1000 N. Logan Avenue, Danville, IL, United States

    The Vermilion County Museum Society will open The Lamon House the first Sunday of each month from May through October from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Becky and Alan Woodrum […]

  • Sat 12

    Natural Dye Day at Forest Glen Preserve

    September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    FREE Event! Forest Glen Preserve - Pioneer Homestead Cabin If historical textiles, homesteading, or crafting pique your interest, you’ll find this event both informative and enjoyable. Local fiber artists will […]

  • Mon 14

    Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library

    September 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 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 - […]

  • Sat 26

    Revolutionary War Re-enactment

    September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    Free Event! Homestead Cabin Area at Forest Glen Preserve See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance […]

  • Sun 27

    Revolutionary War Re-enactment

    September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    Free Event! Homestead Cabin Area at Forest Glen Preserve See how the Revolutionary War was fought through artillery demonstrations and walk through an encampment presented by the Northwest Territory Alliance […]

  • Sun 27

    Pioneer Craft Day at Forest Glen

    September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    Free Event! Homestead Cabin Area at Forest Glen Preserve Camps will be open to tour, drills, and demonstrations. Demonstrations include axe throwing, cooking over fire, period weaponry and more.  

  • October 2026

  • Sun 4

    Historic Buildings Open at Kennekuk

    October 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kennekuk County Park
    Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States

    Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings open the first Sunday of the month July through October 4, 2026 from 1-4pm

  • Sun 4

    Historic Buildings Open at Forest Glen Preserve

    October 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    The Gannett Education Nature Center and the Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be open to the public the first Sunday of the month from June 7 through October 4, 2026 from […]

  • Sun 4

    Lamon House Open

    October 4, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Lamon House Open
    Lincoln Park 1000 N. Logan Avenue, Danville, IL, United States

    The Vermilion County Museum Society will open The Lamon House the first Sunday of each month from May through October from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Becky and Alan Woodrum […]

  • Mon 12

    Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library

    October 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 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 - […]

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