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  • September 2024

  • Sun 29

    Pioneer Craft Day at Forest Glen

    September 29, 2024 @ 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 2024

  • Sat 5

    160th Anniversary Springhill Cemetery History Tours

    October 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Spring Hill Cemetery 301 E. Voorhees Street, Danville, United States

    Come join us for the 160th Anniversary and learn about our history. A variety of tours include: Friends of Lincoln led by Larry Weatherford and Alan Woodrum; Notable Women led […]

  • Sun 6

    Historic Buildings Open at Forest Glen Preserve

    October 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Forest Glen Preserve
    Forest Glen Preserve 20301 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL, United States

    The Nature Center and Pioneer Homestead Cabin will be open to the public from 1pm to 4pm.

  • Sun 6

    Historic Buildings Open at Kennekuk

    October 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kennekuk County Park
    Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States

    The Bunker Hill Historic Area buildings will be open with tours from 1pm to 4pm. The Red Bud String Band will take you back in time and perform at 1pm and 2:30pm.  

  • Sun 27

    Trick or Treat at the Museum

    October 27, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Vermilion County Museum
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    FREE EVENT! Come for trick or treat and receive candy from Vermilion County's historical figures. Talk to witches and grave diggers as you travel the maze, learning about these special […]

  • November 2024

  • Tue 5

    Fischer Theater Open House Celebrating 140 Years!

    November 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Fischer Theatre
    Fischer Theatre 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, United States

    Tours, popcorn and birthday cake! Stop in and help celebrate the Fischer Theatre's 140th birthday!

  • Sat 16

    A Taste of History

    November 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Vermilion County War Museum 307 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL, United States

    Join the Vermilion County War Museum and The Local of Covington as we present "A Taste Through History"10 Different Tasting Stations featuring foods from the Eras of Colonial to Vietnam.Tickets […]

  • December 2024

  • Sun 1

    Bunker Hill Holiday Open House

    Featured December 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 14

    Vermilion County Museum Holiday Open House

    December 14, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Vermilion County Museum
    Vermilion County Museum 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, United States

    FREE EVENT! Main lobby features children's activities including crafts, games and balloon magic. And Santa! The Fithian Home will be open for touring and guides will tell the story of […]

  • April 2025

  • Sat 12

    C&EI Railroad Historical Society 2025 Annual Meeting

    April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Vermilion County IL, United States

    For the first time this event will be open to the public with interesting programs, vendors, and displays. Set a time to come visit the Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. […]

  • September 2025

  • Sat 13

    Natural Dye Day at Forest Glen Preserve

    September 13, 2025 @ 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 be running a Natural Dye Day event at the Pioneer Homestead Cabin in Forest Glen Preserve. This event is an opportunity to drop-in and ask […]

  • Sat 27

    Revolutionary War Re-enactment

    September 27, 2025 @ 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 […]

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