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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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Cruisin' Through The Century Weekend

McLean County Museum of History •  Jun 06 – Jun 07 @ 10AM

Cruisin’ Through the Century brings Route 66 to life with decade-themed parties across McLean County communities. Enjoy live music, classic cars, retro games, food, costumes, and…

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Tailgate N' Tallboys

Interstate Center •  Jun 18 – Jun 21 @ 1PM

Tailgate N’ Tallboys delivers the ultimate country music festival experience with top artists, tailgating, cold drinks, and unforgettable nights under the stars. Grab your boots and…

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Bloomington-Normal Pridefest

The Bistro •  Jul 25 @ 4PM

B-N Pridefest is a family-friendly festival in Downtown Bloomington featuring Central Illinois’ largest outdoor drag show, live entertainment, local artists, and food. What started as a…

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