African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum
235 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
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Located near Downtown Decatur, the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL Museum promotes and preserves the study of African-American history.
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
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The Linda Ronstadt Experience at the Lincoln Square Theater
Lincoln Square Theater • Oct 25 @ 7PM
Experience the magic of Linda Ronstadt’s legendary music with the Linda Ronstadt Experience, featuring American Idol star Tristan McIntosh.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Kirkland Fine Arts Center • Nov 02 @ 4PM
Experience the magic of the holidays as Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet returns to Decatur’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center!
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Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show
Garner by IHG • Nov 08 @ 8AM
Celebrate color, craftsmanship, and nostalgia at the Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show—a one-of-a-kind event held in Decatur, Illinois!
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