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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Stryper at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Jun 18 @ 7PM
Get ready for a night of heavenly metal as Stryper storms the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!
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The Frontmen at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • Jun 20 @ 7PM
Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, unforgettable harmonies, and pure 90s country nostalgia as The Frontmen take the stage at the Devon!
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35th Annual Decatur Train Fair at the Decatur Civic Center
The Decatur Civic Center • Jun 27 – Jun 28 @ 10AM
Join us as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Decatur Train Fair!
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