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Jacksonville can certainly be described as centralized. Vertically, the center of Illinois. Horizontally, the center of the US. This central location plays a big part in making Jacksonville an interesting place to be.
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The 61st Annual Morgan County Fair!
The 61st Morgan County Fair opens July 9th to July 13th, with an exciting lineup! The Queen and Princess Pageant starts off on Wednesday, July 9th at 7:30 pm. The Talent Contest is the highlight of Thursday evening, beginning at 7 pm. The Demolition Derby is the featured entertainment at 7 pm on Friday evening. Gates open at 6 pm., carnival armbands accepted.
Saturday 's full lineup starts at 10 am with the Western Horse Show, carnival armbands at 1 pm, and Tracy Lawrence in Concert at 8 pm. Tickets for the concert seats are; bleachers $12, track $15, and are available at A. Gaudio, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, WJVO, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, and Heartland A.G.
Sunday, July 13th concludes the fair with the Antique Tractor Pull beginning at 10 am. Carnival armbands begin 4 pm, and the Professional Truck and Tractor Pull starts at 6 pm. For additional information, contact (217) 245-2709.
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4th Annual Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration!
Jacksonville - Saturday, June 28th, 10 am - 5 pm. Juneteenth observes the end of the Civil War and freedom of the enslaved African American. Guest speakers, entertainment, family gatherings, crafts, picnic foods and exhibits, a day for people of all races to meet old friends and make new ones while honoring an important moment in history. Theme: "The Year of the Senior Citizen." Friday night: meet & greet at Jacksonville Theatre Guild & teen dance 7 - 10 pm. For more information, contact Shirlee Pettit at 245-5930.
4th of July Parade
Jacksonville - Friday, July 4th, don't miss the parade through historic downtown Jacksonville, with fireworks at dusk at Nichols Park! For parade information, call Skip Nelson at 243-4219.
Coming Up With Imagine & Friends!
Artsy Fun that your children will enjoy!
Art Appreciation Group~June 24, 25, & 26th. Ages 5 to 8 years old - 10 am to 12 noon, ages 9 to 14 years - 1 pm to 3 pm. Participants will explore art around the world and from Jacksonville. $25 per participant.
Music Appreciation Group~June 24, 25, & 26th. Ages 9 to 14 years old - 10 to 12 noon, ages 5 to 8 years - 1 to 3 pm. Participants will explore musical genres with Joel Tinsley. $25 per participant.
Imagine That Drama Troupe~July 8 to July 31st. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 noon, students who have completed 4th to 8 th grades are invited to join this touring troupe. $75 per participant.
Jacksonville Art Talk Team~July 8th to July 31st. 1 pm to 3 pm. Students who have completed 3rd got 8th grade can be part of the Art Talk Team. The participants will be involved in every part of the creating the Art Talk - from articles to ads to distribution. $60 per participant.
Call to register or for scholarship information - (217) 473-2726. Coming for 2 classes in one day? Join us for lunch for $5 per person.
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Jacksonville's Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!
Lincoln Bicentennial Book Project Moves Forward!
On May 19th, 2008, Jacksonville Lincoln Bicentennial Co-Chairs Mayor Ron Tendick and Loreli Steuer presented District 117 Superintendent Les Huddle and Curriculum Director Carol Kilver that a check for almost $50,000 has arrived from the State of Illinois. The funding has been awarded to purchase a Lincoln book for each public and private school student in Jacksonville from kindergarten through 12th grade. Samples of the books selected are displayed on the table to the right. The books will be part of the fall school curriculum, serving as a resource for citywide contests in reading, writing, artwork, and quiz bowls on the history of Lincoln’s life and times and his contributions as America’s 16th President. The commission is also partnering with local communities on their bicentennial plans.
Voices of Jacksonville!
We hope you enjoy your time in Jacksonville, and the Looking for Lincoln — Voices of Jacksonville audio tour. The tour is designed to make the voices of our history come alive, and tell their stories in an interesting and educational way. The tour is designed to be enjoyed by all ages, and all levels or interests in history.
When you arrive at each destination, tune your car radio to the frequency noted in the brochure or on the posted sign. If you have questions during your tour, call the Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (217) 243-5678. Jacksonville has a rich and vibrant history beyond Abraham Lincoln. The city was home to two Civil War generals, a vocal abolitionist community, an active Underground Railroad network, and more!
Voices of Jacksonville
Head to Community Park in Jacksonville IL to see the Big Eli Ferris Wheel, which stands at the park to symbolize the city's legacy of manufacturing the world-famous amusement rides.
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