Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature

Wild Hare Café 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL, United States

Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature: Leadership and Character Lessons from Abraham Lincoln Ron Keller The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce the kickoff of their 2024 dinner […]

Let’s Start Spring 2024 With A Road Trip!

Funk Prairie Home 10875 Prairie Home Ln, Shirley, IL, United States

WHAT? A Tour of the Funk Prairie Home & Gem Museum WHEN? Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 1:00pm (Tours will end approx. 2:30pm-3:00pm.) WHERE? Funk Prairie Home, 10875 Prairie Home […]

Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration

Chain of Rocks Park 10840 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

Save the Date: Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration Join us for Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration. Learn more about the new park here: https://greatriversgreenway.org/bridge/ The celebration will include […]

Route 66 Association of Illinois Spring Meeting – Springfield

Motor Heads 600 Toronto Road, Springfield, United States

Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting is at Motor Heads, 600 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL. 62711. Board Meeting at 10, break […]

Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival

The Red Carpet Corridor is a linear 90 mile Route 66 community in Illinois, dedicated to providing hospitality, fun, adventure, and a helping hand to travelers exploring Route 66! Watch […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

American Giants Museum Grand Opening

American Giants Museum 100 SW Arch St,, Atlanta, IL, United States

Friday, May 24, 2024 *  10am - 4pm American Giants Museum Open *  Installation of the Texaco Big Friend Giant - specific time TBD. *  Installation of the Viking Carpet […]

A Tribute to American Patriotism

Wild Hare Café 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL, United States

Elkhart Historical Society May 24, 2024 Dinner Lecture Charles “Chuck” Fricke, a local businessman for over 50 years in Logan County and popular speaker, will be welcomed back to the […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

Gardner ZIP Code (60424) Day

ZIP Code Day - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Tentative Schedule of Events - Downtown Gardner   6:04:24 AM "Wake Up and Walk" - 1 mile fun walk (meet at Post […]

Cogs and Corsets

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

What is Steampunk? Steampunk can be called “Victorian Science Fiction”. It’s a re-imagining of history —Steampunkers are creative people who immerse themselves in the Victorian era, imagining what life would be […]

Motor Tour 2024
ABC: Asphalt, Bricks & Cicadas

Celebrating Route 66 and some special visitors... This year we are driving north to south... FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH Friday Night Kickoff Registration 5:00-8:00 p.m. 645 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527 […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]