Events

Join Marlene Rivero, a local first-person heritage interpreter and storyteller, as she reenacts “Eyes on Rose, an African-American enslaved mother” tells, a compelling story about the Lewis & Clark Voyage of Discovery. Marlene will bring Rose to life as she tells the story of York, through a series of letters Read more

Join experienced nature connection guide Steve Gariepy for a personal spring Re-Boot program. We will focus on simple things we can do for ourselves to utilize our natural areas for personal relaxation, exploration, learning and growth. This program will take place on the new, accessible Post Oak Trail. Registration required. Read more

The cypress firefly or lightning bug, (Photuris walldoxeyi) was first documented in early 2019 in high-quality cypress swamps in Mississippi, Tennessee and Indiana. A confirmed Illinois sighting was recorded at the Heron Pond boardwalk in June 2019. Natural heritage biologist Christina Feng will tell us about fireflies of Illinois while Read more

On April 29, 1866, Woodland Cemetery was the site of the first Memorial Day service in Illinois and the first in the nation to honor those who had died in the Civil War. Now, Memorial Day is celebrated annually at this historical Civil War landmark located in the center of Read more

On Friday, June 2, 2023 we will have FOOD, music playing, Biergarten and vendors set up at 5 PM. Till about 8 PM. On Saturday, June 3, 2023 we will have vendors set up, concessioners, Biergarten and live music. The music begins at 12 noon with The Sullivan 3 band. Read more

Are you excited to get outdoors and hit the trails, but scared of getting lost? Then join Anne Townsend from Illinois Extension as she guides us through the basics of orienteering. We will learn how to read a map and compass, use them together, shoot bearings, play games and learn Read more

Half the majesty and mystery of spaceship earth happens at night! Bring your headlamp/flashlight for a fun exploratory walk in the park with experiential educator Short Face Bear in the moonlight forest. Registration is required.

Join Alex Holmes, educator and wild edibles enthusiast, for a beginners guide to southern Illinois’ summer edible mushrooms. During this program participants will learn how to safely, ethically and legally harvest the forest’s fungal bounty. After an indoor presentation, join Alex outdoors for a cooking demonstration to learn how to Read more

Horse & buggy rides, helicopter rides, BBQ and other vendors. The 'Most Wanted' band; featuring Mason 'Little Hank' Ramsey will perform at the Courthouse annex at 6 PM, followed by Fireworks at dark. Activities Walk down Main Street toward the river and stop by the City Museum rich with local history. From Read more

Walker's Bluff, 326 Vermont Rd, Carterville, IL, United States, Illinois Gates open at 5pm, $15 per car - Live music, Fireworks at dusk We will have the Walker's Bluff food truck along with the following: Dave's Bagels America Ice Cream Venenzi Wood Fired Pizza The Natives- will play from 6-9pm Read more

History Restorers is a restoration/working museum focused on restoring museum quality blacksmith, woodworking, stained glass, and other “tools of the trade technologies” from 1860-1940, with the sole purpose to bring them back to life for the next generation.  Our motto: “Giving meaning to the present by restoring and explaining the Read more