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Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail

Citywide, Alton, IL 62002

Historic Sites

Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South.

Experience the life of young Lincoln as a lawyer, duelist and orator. It was here that the final Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place, with the issue of slavery on the minds of spectators. It was here that Confederate soldiers were held captive, died and were buried. It was here that Alton resident and U.S. Senator Lyman Trumbull authored the 13th Amendment, putting an end to slavery in the United States. Experience the 11 historic sites interpreted along the Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail.

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250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park

Haskell Park  •  Jul 01 @ 4PM

Kick off opening night of 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park on July 1! Enjoy a giant birthday cake, eating contests, live music, food trucks,…

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250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton

Alton Amphitheater  •  Jul 03 @ 5PM

Celebrate the grand finale of 250 on the Mississippi at the Alton Amphitheater with live music, lawn games, food trucks, and the Alton Fireworks Spectacular!

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Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Racing

Alton Riverfront Park •  Jul 17 – Jul 19 @ 2PM

Alton, get ready! The F1 Powerboat Championship is making waves once again as the 3rd Annual Alton Midwest Nationals returns to Riverfront Park July 17-19!

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Lincoln-Douglas Square

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Stand the same ground once stood as Abraham Lincoln and Stephan A. Douglas near the Alton riverfront.

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