12th Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 3-6, 4-9pm Jacksonville Community Park 243-2423 Free

FESTIVAL | Historical hoedown

American Originals is the theme to this year’s history festival under the big tent in Jacksonville. Each night opens with music, followed by historical re-enactments, dinner, music, storytelling, dance and more. Don’t miss reenactments by citizens from around the Midwest acting as your favorite historical figures: Edgar Allen Poe, Daniel Boone, Walt Whitman, Charles Fuller, Johnny Appleseed, Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, W.C. Fields. Sponsored by The Morgan County Historical Society. Dinner reservations need to be made at least one day in advance and are $10 each.

Phone 675-2720 or visit hamiltonscatering.com.