Consists of short media event followed by Open House at Jackson Co. History Society for the photo and artifact exhibit • Where: JALM Lurene Connor Pavillion, 17th & Edith Streets, Murphysboro • Time: 11:00 a.m. m.riseling@jchsil.org
The River-to-River Trail Society offers guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people in good health who have done some Read more
Cemetery Walks at Tower Grove and DeSoto Cemeteries Two cemetery walks will be conducted at two different locations allowing enough time in between for interested parties to attend both events. Each walk will tell stories of death and survival from March 18, 1925. • Tower Grove featured stories – William Read more
This day is a great opportunity for those interested in seeing the animals to get a closer look at Bison Bluff Farms. It is also a great chance to purchase our bison meat and merchandise from our farm location. Again there is no admission fee, however donations are certainly appreciated! Read more
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures? Join Horticulture Read more
Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Brain "Fox" Ellis will share a slice of the people, landscapes, and natural wonder of North America in the 1830s in this program at Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. This program will take place on April 12 at 2 PM in the Interpretive Center Theater. Read more
The SIC Cultural Arts Series in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door. Visit SIC’s website for more upcoming event information (sic.edu/events) and find Southeastern Illinois College on social media. For tickets or sponsorships, visit Read more
Attend all, or any part of the day & evening activities. Location: Cairo High School cafeteria: 8:30 AM: Main entrance (door C1) opens 8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in - Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 AM: Welcome 9:15-11:45 AM: Plenary session: “Regional History, Memory, and Heritage Preservation” Robert Swenson (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, emeritus): “Three Confluences: Read more
The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes Read more
Join us at Saline Creek Pioneer Village in Harrisburg
Ride for a cause! Blue Sky Vineyard has partnered with St. Francis CARE for the fourth annual Ride to the Sky Benefit Bike Ride. Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22, 30, 36, 48 & 52 miles! The ride starts and ends a John A Read more
The Village of Alto Pass is proud to present their Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. The music, dance, cultural extravaganza and party that is the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will occur on May 3rd, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Please join our quaint little village in celebrating our Read more