Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. As the "most average state", Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics.
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Civil War Monument
A Civil War Monument of a lone Civil War soldier stands near the entrance of Riverside Cemetery on East Third Street. The Monument commemorates four major battles;
Prophetstown, IL MonumentsNational Great Rivers Museum
This 12,000 square foot facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River is dedicated to telling the story of the river. The museum features more than 20 exhibits and displays, many of which are highly interactive and computer-animated. Known as the "Father of Waters"
Alton, IL Discovery CentersLincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
The only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final law partner, William Herndon, operated from the top floor of the 1840 building. The interior looks as it did in Lincoln'
Springfield, IL Historic SitesDavid Davis Mansion
This 19th Century mansion was the home of United States Supreme Court Justice, David Davis, mentor to Abraham Lincoln. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1872. Several annual Festivals include the Glorious Garden Walk and Mr. Lincoln's Birthday.
Bloomington, IL Historic HomesAmboy Depot Museum
The Amboy Depot Museum is located in a former depot and division headquarters of the Illinois Central Railroad located in Amboy, Illinois. The building is an architecturally unique two-story building built of brick and cut Joliet limestone and is listed on the
Amboy, IL MuseumsDudley House Museum
Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsRialto Square Theatre
The Rialto Square Theatre is an historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places offering a wide variety of performances. "RUBENS RIALTO WONDER THEATRE"
Joliet, IL Historic TheatresThomas Lincoln Cemetary and Shiloh Church
The final resting place for a great many Civil War veterans and for Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother. The church is open to the public. The south stained glass window includes a picture of the Lincolns'
Charleston, IL CemeteriesGardner Museum of Architecture
The Gardner Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Place's
Quincy, IL MuseumsCoronado Theatre
The Coronado Theatre is a fantastically ornate movie palace and Vaudeville hall built in 1927 and restored in 2000. The Coronado hosted legends of show business, the Marx Brothers and Milton Berle. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Coronado showed its first "talkie,"
Rockford, IL Historic TheatresMedieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Schaumburg, Ilinois is the largest of all the castles at 85,000 square feet. Built in 1991, it has 1,430 permanent seats and is open year round.
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