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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial Information

 

  Welcome to Downtown Springfield, Illinois

Upcoming Events:

November 9, 2007 - May 26, 2008 - The Art of War: Posters in World Conflict; World War I and World War II poster Exhibit - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 212 S. 6th Street. Free. Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

February 5 - November 9 - Packaging Presidents: Two Centuries of Campaigns and Candidates - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 S. 6th St. Museum Admission Required.

February 26 - May 16 - Exhibit: "Feminine Insights" - Robert Morris Gallery 607 E. Adams. Free. Tues.-Fri. 10:00A-2:00P For more info 793-4245.

March 4 - July 27 - The Grammar of Landscape: Photographic Visions of Illinois - Illinois State Museum. Free. M-Sa. 8:30A-5:00P Sun. 12:00P-5:00P.

May 2 - June 9 - Exhibit: "The Little Lady on 8th Street - Mary Lincoln at Home" - Stitches in Time Series at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center. Free.

May 7 - October 1 - Pied Piper Architectural Tours - 1st Wednesday of each month
Begin at Lincoln Herndon Law Office
5:30 p.m.
Free Admission

May 8 - Upper Story Tour
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$7.00 Admission

May 2 - June 27 - Exhibit: "Incredible Places" - Prairie Art Alliance, Hoogland Center for the Arts, H.D. Smith Gallery. Free. Tue-Fri 10:00A-5:30P; Sat 10:00A-3:00P.

Saturday, May 10 - Eric Noden sponsored by MICE - Andiamo's 7:00P For additional info call Lisa 787-3316.

Saturday, May 10 - Funscapes Family Art Event - Illinois State Museum Free. 11:00A to 3:00P.

Saturday, May 10 - Super Saturday: Illinoiscapes - Illinois State Museum A Place for Discovery Ages 4-8 Free 10:00A-4:00P.

Saturday, May 10 - Fat Ass 5K - Downtown on Adams between 6th & 7th Race 10:00A Street Party 11:00A-3:00P Register at www.espcpa.com or call 525-1111.

Sunday, May 11 - Mother's Day Brunch & Show - Hoogland Center for the Arts, Tickets $25 Begins at 12:30P for info. call 523-2787 or www.scfta.org.

Wednesday, May 14 - The Application of a Folk Classification Approach to Artifacts - Illinois State Museum monthly Paul Mickey Science Series. Research & Collections Center. Free 7:00P.

Wednesday, May 14 - Live Remote with Lite Rock 99 WNNS - Exotic Tanning Tan for $0.01 any level bed, prizes and a chance to win $200 gift basket. 8:00A-10:00A.

Friday, May 16 - Bike to Work Day - Bike or walk to work. Bus riding and carpooling also encouraged. Download poster

Saturday, May 17 - Springfield Highland Games Ceilidh (Party) - 7th St. in front of Celtic Mist Noon-8:00P.

May 17-18 - Old Capitol Art Fair - Downtown Sat. 10:00A-5:00P Sun. 10:00A-4:00P www.socaf.org.

May 17-18 - The Art of Illinois Wine Garden - DSI, the IL Grape Growers and the Old State Capitol Foundation are hosting an IL Wine event at the corner of 5th & Jefferson that will be held during the weekend of the Old Capitol Art Fair, May 17 & 18th.  Twenty Illinois Wineries will be featured throughout the two day event.  All proceeds will benefit the three host organizations. Volunteers will receive free admission and a complimentary wine glass. Download ECard

Old Capitol Farmer’s Market
Adams Street between 5th & 3rd Streets
Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Preview Days: May 14 and May 17
Market Season: May 21 - October 29
Halloween at the Market: October 25
Free Admission

 

Recent News & Activities: 2007

Hot Dog Design, April 23 - Hot Dog Design Advances to National Competition details

DSI, April 23 - Downtown Springfield Inc. Hosts the Ninth Annual Upper Story Tour details

SJ-R, April 23 - Kathryn Rem: Artists to join market details

Omni Communications Group, April 22 - Omni Communications Group Advances To National Addy Awards Competition details

DSI, April 17 - Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 17-18 to benefit history details

SJ-R, April 3 - Downtown Growing Pains details

DSI, March 23 - Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by St. John’s Hospital Celebrates Opening of 8th Season details | download poster

Hot Dog Design, March 20 - Hot Dog Design Scores Big details

Omni Communications Group, March 20 - Aaron Ganci Promoted to Art Director at Omni Communications Group details

Omni Communications Group, February 22 - Omni Wins Six Addy Awards details

DSI, November 2 - Bank of Springfield presents Downtown springfield Old Capitol Holiday Walks details

DSI, October 10 - The Old Capitol Farmers’ Market presented by St. John’s Hospital will commemorate the last Saturday of the season on October 27 with Halloween at the Market details

DSI, September 26 - Downtown Springfield Incorporated names Director of Events and Promotions details

DSI, August 7 - Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Illinois Central Blues Club announce The 4th Annual Old Capitol Blues & BBQs presented by Miller Lite details

Office of the State Treasurer, July 18 - Giannoulias: Drive Clean, Save Green - Hybrid buyers eligible for $1,000 rebates details

DSI, July 12 - Vietnam Veterans of America Convene 13th Biennial National Convention in Springfield details

DSI, April 5 - YSPN brings the best of Quincy's Big Dam Film Festival to Springfield details

DSI, April 3 - Entertainment Line-Up Announced for 8th Annual Taste of Downtown Springfield details

DSI, April 2 - DSI to Host Aldermanic Debate - Wards 5 & 6 details

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News Archive:

SJR, March 21 - Bunn-Sankey to be restored - Attorney Beeman will convert historic landmark in office space
SJR, June 11 - More to do in city's center - Charity cruise, antique vehicle show moving downtown
SJR, May 29 - Committee to explore Capitol complex neighborhoods - Last week announced formation of the State Capitol Business Council
SJR, May 16 - Farmers Market opens this week - Look for increased foot traffic downtown Wednesday when the Old Capitol Farmers Market kicks off its 2005 season
SJR, April 24 - Our resurgent downtown - Now that the security checkpoints are gone, Springfield can back to normal
SJR, April 24 - Thanks to all who helped with museum dedication - The superb event would not have been possible without the help of dedicated volunteers
SJR, April 23 - Merchants wait to roll up sidewalks - Some downtown retailers extend hours
SJR, March 23 - Market opening nears - Preview days, chef demos both to return
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