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Decatur 9/11 Memorial

Nelson Park, along the Lake front, Decatur, IL 62521

Historic Sites

A locally produced memorial to 9/11 made with an actual piece of a beam from the World Trade Center.

The Port Authority awarded Decatur, IL a 13 1/2 foot I-beam from the World Trade Center. A Memorial has been built to honor this artifact. We also have constructed a Flight 93 Memorial with a piece of the downed plane as well as a buried Time Capsule.

What's happening nearby...

Band on the Run - Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings at the Lincoln Square Theater

Lincoln Square Theater •  Jun 28 @ 7PM

Band on the Run – A Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings

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Switchfoot at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jul 13 @ 7PM

Switchfoot is bringing their dynamic, emotionally-charged live performance to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for an unforgettable night of music.

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Get the Led Out at the Lincoln Square Theater

The Lincoln Square Theater •  Jul 17 @ 7PM

Get the Led Out – A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”

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