Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum
1440 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
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The Mission of the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum is to identify, research, collect, catalogue, restore, house, maintain and interpret documents and artifacts relating to and chronicling the history and legacy of Afr
The Museum will provide research opportunities, educational programming and interpretive services for historians, authors, educators, and others interested in the lives and legacies of African Americans in Central Illinois.
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Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Downtown Springfield, IL • May 09 – May 10 @ 5PM
Thousands of runners gather from all across the U.S. to jog through the streets and enjoy the festivities of the Fat Ass 5k. Join us…
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Moonlight Market
500 S 6th Street • May 07 – Sep 17 @ 6PM
Moonlight Market takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through September on Jackson Street between 6th and 7th.
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 14 – Oct 25 @ 8PM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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