Homestead Prairie Farm
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521
Historic Sites
Walk into the past to an exciting place where the days before the Civil War live on.
Step into a restored 1860's farmhouse and experience an era when apple butter and ham and beans cooked over open fires; candles were hand-dipped and quilts were hand stitched; dulcimer music filled the air; and fields were worked by man and beast. Located on the 1,350-acre Rock Springs Nature Center site, the Homestead offers living history programs throughout summer.
What's happening nearby...
Grunge Fest featuring Hollow & Creep at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Aug 23 @ 7PM
Grungefest at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will bring two iconic tribute bands to the stage, celebrating the powerful music of the 1990s grunge era.
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Farm Progress Show
Progress City • Aug 26 – Aug 28
The Farm Progress Show 2025, scheduled for August 26–28 in Decatur, Illinois, stands as the nation's premier outdoor agricultural event.
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Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • Aug 27 @ 7PM
The Boxmasters: Pepper Tree Hill Tour 2025
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