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History Comes Alive, Springfield’s premier summer series returns for its 15th season. Meet the Lincolns at historic sites throughout the city, and learn about their lives in Springfield. Historic portrayals at locations such as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Old State Capitol, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum visitors are invited to become a part of living history.
Foodies can look forward to the History Cooks collection! The Lincoln Home National Historic Site will feature a cooking demonstration that ties in Springfield’s historic past to an experience that you can see, taste, and smell. Collect all of this season’s exclusive recipe cards!
Join the IL DNR for free Walk, Hike, and Bike Tours or reserve your spot on a Springfield Walks ghost tour.
Get your kicks on Route 66 as you bask in the glow of the neon lights at the new IL State Fairgrounds Route 66 Gate 2 Experience.
Enjoy outdoor concerts at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, and the Levitt Amp concert series. Explore the trails with a guide at one of Springfield’s premier outdoor destinations, Lincoln Memorial Garden.
Experience one of a kind museums at the African American History Museum and the Illinois State Museum.
It is these encounters, and more, that bring history to life!
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