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Stevenson Graves/Evergreen Cemetery

302 E. Miller St., Bloomington, IL 61701

Historic Sites

The Stevenson family brought honor to McLean County for three generations.

Buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery are Adlai Stevenson I, Vice President to Grover Cleveland, and Adlai Stevenson II, Governor of Illinois, Ambassador to the United Nations and twice Democratic candidate for the United States Presidency. Also buried here are Adlai's wife, Letitia Green Stevenson, and many other important figures from Bloomington- Normal history. A discovery walk takes place here annually to celebrate the lives of these historical figures.

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Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market

McLean County Museum of History •  May 03 – Oct 28 @ 7:30AM

Discover fresh, local goods every Saturday morning from May to October at the Downtown Bloomington Association Farmers’ Market. Located on the historic square, this producer-only market…

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3rd Sunday Market

The Interstate Center  •  May 18 – Nov 16 @ 8AM

The 3rd Sunday Market in Bloomington, IL, is a popular monthly event held from May to November at the Interstate Center.

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Tailgate N' Tallboys

Interstate Center •  Jun 12 – Jun 15 @ 1PM

4 days of Live Music, TNT Maxxed Ultimate Truck Show Experience, Camping, Late Night Parties & more!

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