Jacksonville's Underground Railroad Tour
1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Historic Sites
See a variety of locations in Jacksonville that have connection to the Underground Railroad.
In the mid-1800s, Jacksonville acted as a hub for the Underground Railroad, sheltering hundreds who wished to escape the horrors of slavery. Serveral local historic homes served as havens on this journey to freedom, making Jacksonville one of the first such stations in the area and by far the busiest. Drive by a number of these locations and end out at Woodlawn Farm for a tour of the farm.
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Jacksonville Christmas Parade
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Santa will be Downtown Jacksonville at the annual Christmas Parade on November 27!
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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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