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Shedd Aquarium

Jefferson County Historical Village

1411 N. 27th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Historic Sites

A walk through History.

Authentic log structures. Historic memorabilia from the area are carefully preserved and displayed at the village. Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October

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Festival of Trees - Holiday Ball 2024

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  Nov 22 – Nov 24 @ 6PM

Wonder awaits at the Holiday Ball! Join us for an evening of elegance featuring auctions, entertainment, and festivities, all set among the sparkle of The Lights.

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Southern Accents at The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre •  Nov 23 @ 8PM

The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience

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The Lights

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts •  Nov 23 – Dec 29 @ 5PM

Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.

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