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Charters of Freedom Monuments

East Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Historic Sites

Visit the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in Jacksonville!

Foundation Forward, Inc., dedicated the Charters of Freedom monuments to the people of Morgan County on May 30, 2015. The monuments display the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights as they are displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Set in limestone with beautifully etched bronze plates, the monuments bring the experience of viewing our nation's most important documents to life.

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30th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show

Central Park Plaza •  Jun 13 @ 8AM

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Governor Duncan Summer BBQ

Twisted Tree Music Hall •  Jun 14 @ 4PM

Enjoy a night of Bourbon, Bluegrass, & BBQ to support the Governor Duncan Mansion.

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Central Park Plaza •  Jun 20 @ 10:30AM

Commemorate the end of slavery with a Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Jacksonville.

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