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Jacksonville Main Street

Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically secure center of commerce and social activities.

Jacksonville Main Street, founded in 1998, revitalizes downtown Jacksonville, IL, through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Funded by events, donations, and local partnerships, it fosters vibrancy, supports businesses, and enhances quality of life.

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Woodlawn Farm Open House

Woodlawn Farms •  Feb 28 @ 10AM

Woodlawn Farm Open House during Black History Month featuring the Underground Railroad. 

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Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

Beecher Hall •  Apr 26 @ 1PM

Join our Storyteller tour guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as we travel the sites of the Underground Railroad!

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See a variety of locations in Jacksonville that have connection to the Underground Railroad.

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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

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Take a tour of this interpretive site that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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Jacksonville Historic Homes Walking Tour

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Take a stroll through Jacksonville and view its historic homes.

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