Loveland Museum
513 W. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021
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Featured attractions include exhibits from the life of "Father" John Dixon, Dixon's founder, the Blackhawk War, Civil War and other conflicts, local industry and attractions, the Truesdell Bridge disaster and President Ronald Reagan memorabilia.
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Emotions in Color Art Exhibition at the Next Picture Show
The Next Picture Show • Jun 25 – Jun 28 @ 10AM
This colorful exhibition is in its first year at The Next Picture Show.
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Dixon's Music at the Square Summer Series
John Dixon Park • Jun 27 @ 5:30PM
Enjoy Summer Friday nights in the park listening to music with friends.
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61st Petunia Festival in Dixon
Downtown Dixon • Jul 03 – Jul 06 @ 8:30AM
Petunia Festival 2025 celebrates its 61st anniversary in northwest Illinois with many events, from music to food to art shows! Join us for a blooming good…
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Begins the Trail Reagan Statue
Dixon
A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan on a horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located…
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Northwest Territory Historic Center
Dixon
The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of…
Read more about Northwest Territory Historic CenterRonald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center
Dixon
Visit the childhood home of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan.
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