History
Civil War Ice Cream Social Jun 14, 2-4pm, Free ice cream, Springfield International Folk Dancers, tableaux vivant presented by Soldiers Aid Society.
(Antique appraisals $7, $15 for three.), Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Decatur Genealogical Society Jun 24, 1-4pm, Mr. Pat McDaniel discusses how visiting a local historical society museum is an important first step in tracing family roots. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429-0135.
Elkhart Historical Society Lecture Jun 15, 5:30pm, “Edwards Trace - The Whole Story.” David Brady, foremost expert on Illinois trails. Reservations, 947-2238 or online. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.
Heirloom Garden Demonstration Jun 14-16, 21-23, 9am-5pm, Every Thurs. Fri. Sat. learn about vegetables and flowers grown in 1860s heirloom garden. Meet at Lincoln Neighborhood garden. 391-3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
History Comes Alive Ice Cream Social Jun 14, 21, 5:30-7pm, Jun. 14- Aug. Join Abraham and Mary Lincoln every Thursday. Music by Lincoln Troubadours. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream for purchase. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Sports & Fitness Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby Jun 16, 6pm, Women’s flat track roller derby team takes on Peoria PUSH Wrecking Crew to benefit IL Military Family Relief Fund. $10-$20. 341-7999. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur, 217-341-7999.
Shire of Swordcliff Demonstration Jun 17, 12-5pm, Leather work, pewter casting, calligraphy, brewing, weaving, musicians, dancing, heavy fighters (big shiny armor), rapier fighters (medieval fencing). Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.
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