‘Lucia Nights’ to be Held in Historic Bishop Hill
Historic Bishop Hill Illinois invites you to join their 2024 Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) celebration on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
December 2, 2024
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Experience Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in Historic Bishop Hill
Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2024 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in historic Bishop Hill, IL.
November 18, 2024
‘The Lincoln Highway: Its History, Impact, and Continual Interest’ at Fulton Historical Society Program on Sunday
The Fulton Historical Society’s next program, “The Lincoln Highway: Its History, Impact, and Continual Interest” will be on Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum, 707 10th Avenue.
November 14, 2024
November Tree of the Month for NLI’s Legacy Tree Program
Rockford, IL – A European Larch (Larix decidua) is deeply connected to a family and a neighborhood in Freeport, IL.
November 14, 2024
PLT Schools to Host Veterans Day Assemblies
All three schools in the PLT #3 district will be hosting assemblies in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th.
November 8, 2024
Salute to Area Veterans in Lyndon on Sunday
The Lyndon Area Historical Society is hosting their 9th Annual Salute to Area Veterans on Sunday, November 10th from 2-4 p.m. at 405 4th St. West, Lyndon.
November 7, 2024
Return of the Quad Cities Honor Flight #61 (Photos)
Quad Cities Honor Flight #61 left early on Tuesday, October 29th and carried 80 veterans to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices.
November 1, 2024
Sponsors Sought for Wreaths Across America in Erie & Fenton
For the second year, the Village of Erie will remember and honor local veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on their graves at the Erie Cemetery on Albany Road.
October 23, 2024
‘Our Place on the Freedom Trail’ at Next Fulton Museum Program
The Fulton (Martin House) Museum will host its monthly program on Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 p.m. This month’s program pertains to the “Underground Railroad” as it relates to the strategic role played by Clinton County, IA, and Whiteside County, IL, in the years prior to the Civil War.
October 16, 2024
Program on Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick at Morrison Heritage Museum on Sunday
The Morrison Historical Society and City of Morrison are collaborating to recognize one of their most famous and widely-admired residents: Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick.
October 16, 2024
