Jacksonville Main Street
Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Historic Sites
Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically secure center of commerce and social activities.
Jacksonville Main Street, founded in 1998, revitalizes downtown Jacksonville, IL, through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Funded by events, donations, and local partnerships, it fosters vibrancy, supports businesses, and enhances quality of life.
What's happening nearby...
Woodlawn Farm Open House
Woodlawn Farms • Feb 28 @ 10AM
Woodlawn Farm Open House during Black History Month featuring the Underground Railroad.
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Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour
Beecher Hall • Apr 26 @ 1PM
Join our Storyteller tour guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as we travel the sites of the Underground Railroad!
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Charters of Freedom Monuments
Jacksonville
Visit the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in Jacksonville!
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Jacksonville African American History Museum
Jacksonville
The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historical Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home.
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Jacksonville Historic Homes Walking Tour
Jacksonville
Take a stroll through Jacksonville and view its historic homes.
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