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Jacksonville Main Street

Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically secure center of commerce and social activities.

Jacksonville Main Street, founded in 1998, revitalizes downtown Jacksonville, IL, through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Funded by events, donations, and local partnerships, it fosters vibrancy, supports businesses, and enhances quality of life.

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Jacksonville Christmas Parade

Downtown Jacksonville •  Nov 27 @ 6PM

Santa will be Downtown Jacksonville at the annual Christmas Parade on November 27!

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Faith Lutheran’s Advent Allegro featuring JHS Madrigal Choir

Faith Lutheran Church •  Dec 02 @ 12noon

Enjoy a concert of Renaissance Christmas classics at the Faith Lutheran’s Advent Allegro Concert Series.

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VFW Auxiliary Vendor & Craft Fair

American Legion Post 279  •  Dec 05 @ 9AM

Come shop for Christmas gifts and see the big man himself at the VFW Auxiliary Vendor & Craft Fair.

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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

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Take a tour of this interpretive site that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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The Jacksonville Area Museum features the history of the Jacksonville Area with exhibits and original artifacts.

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