Bicentennial Plaza
522 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Historic Sites
To mark Illinois' 200th birthday, the Bicentennial Plaza was developed in 2018 to create a walkway linking the Lincoln Home to the Governor's Mansion and State Capitol.
The Plaza's 16 interpretive panels show places, events and people who lived and worked in Springfield and advanced Lincoln's vision for America as a land of equal opportunity for all. A monument marking the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act welcomes visitors at the Plaza's southwest corner.
What's happening nearby...
Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum • May 23 – Aug 24 @ 9AM
Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch is on display at the ALPLM, May 23 - August 24
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Moonlight Market
500 S 6th Street • May 07 – Sep 17 @ 6PM
Moonlight Market takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through September on Jackson Street between 6th and 7th.
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 14 – Oct 25 @ 8AM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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