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Shedd Aquarium

Jefferson County Historical Village

1411 N. 27th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Historic Sites

A walk through History.

Authentic log structures. Historic memorabilia from the area are carefully preserved and displayed at the village. Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October

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The Lights

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM

Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.

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A Magical Mt. Vernon Christmas ~ Parade & Activities

The Commons •  Dec 06 @ 4PM

A fun way to light up the Holidays!

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Christmas Model Train and Nativity Exhibit

Jefferson County Historical Village •  Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 10AM

Witness some of the most elaborate Model Train Sets and Nativity Scenes around.

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