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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Pandora's Box at the Lincoln Square Theater
Lincoln Square Theater • May 18 @ 7PM
Experience the ultimate Aerosmith tribute with Pandora’s Box as they bring their mesmerizing, high-energy show to Decatur.
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Alex Miller at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • May 23 @ 7PM
Young Country traditionalist Alex Miller’s world expanded wildly following his American Idol experience in 2021.
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The Fray at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • May 24 @ 7PM
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