North Arm is the oldest continuously operating Catholic church in the Springfield diocese. Founded in 1817 by 17 families from Kentucky, the journey was blessed by Fr. Theodore Badin, the first Catholic priest ordained in the U.S. The current church was built in 1901
Paris, IL Historic Churches9 mazes, bon fires, hayrack rides, artisan gifts, 50 varities of pumpkins, gourds, indian corn. 7 Mazes (adult challenging) 5 mazes (wheelchair accessible)bonfires (appointment only) school tours available (appointment only) please no pets!
Paris, IL MazesWalk among early cars from the turn-of-the-century through the early 1950's. This museum is also the site of a restoration shop for classic V12 and V16
Paris, IL MuseumsThe Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late ...
This unique, free outdoor sculpture garden sits among 22 acres of re-created Illinois tallgrass prairie in a 130-acre communi...
The Hutson Memorial Village Cabins depict life as pioneers lived and consists of 7 log cabins featuring a general store, chap...
Religious history displays include memorabilia from local area churches past and present....
At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia awaited early travelers who made the lon...