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World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial
The focal point of the World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is a globe of the world symbolizing the conflict that involved more than 200 nations. More than 70
Springfield, IL MemorialsIllinois Korean War Memorial
Octagon granite walls provide the foundation for the names of 1,752
Springfield, IL MemorialsIllinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This powerful granite monument and it's eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing.
Springfield, IL MemorialsAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a museum unlike any other-enabling visitors to experience the entire Lincoln story for themselves, under one roof-in a modern television control room on Election Night, 1860, the Blue Room of the White House; an Indiana log cabin; Ford'
Springfield, IL MuseumsMuseum of Funeral Customs
The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840
Springfield, IL MuseumsOld State Capitol State Historic Site
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876
Springfield, IL Historic SitesLincoln Home
The Quaker-Brown residence, where the Abraham Lincoln family lived for seventeen years was the only home the Lincolns ever owned. Abraham Lincoln was born and raised in a one-room log cabin;
Springfield, IL Famous HomesLincoln Tomb State Historic Site
The final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874
Springfield, IL MonumentsIllinois State Museum
The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.
Springfield, IL Museums