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...

Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • May 03 @ 7PM
Toast is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70's hit band, Bread!
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Millikin Opera Gala at Albert Taylor Theatre
Albert Taylor Theatre • May 06 @ 7:30PM
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of opera and musical theatre classics as Millikin University welcomes alumnus Zach Devin, Class of 2008, back to the stage.
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Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2025 in Central Park
Central Park • May 09 – May 10 @ 7PM
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival returns to Central Park in Downtown Decatur, bringing together a variety of breweries from across Illinois and beyond.
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James Millikin Homestead
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