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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Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season
The Nelson Center • Sep 20 – Apr 05 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the action of the 2024-2025 Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season!
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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield • Mar 15 @ 12noon
Springfield goes green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of entries and millions of smiles will fill the streets of historic downtown.
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Broken Brogue at The Hoogland Center for the Arts
The Hoogland Center for the Arts • Mar 16 @ 7PM
Just in time for St Patrick's Day, Broken Brogue peforms at The Hoogland Center for the Arts on March 16th.
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