African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum
235 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
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Located near Downtown Decatur, the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL Museum promotes and preserves the study of African-American history.
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
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Alison Krauss & Union Station at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Jun 04 @ 7:30PM
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas: Live in Concert!
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Macon County Fair
Macon County Fairgrounds • Jun 04 – Jun 08
The Macon County Fair offers a vibrant mix of entertainment, competition, and family-friendly fun.
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Hardy's Race for the Lake
Lake Decatur • Jun 07 – Jun 08
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