David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
Historic Sites
A visit to Judge David Davis' estate offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and powerful of his day.
Davis, friend and mentor to Abraham Lincoln, served as a United States Supreme Court Justice and was a key contributor during Lincoln's bid for the 1860 Presidential nomination. The Davis Mansion, completed in 1872, combines Italianate and Second Empire architectural features and is a model of mid-Victorian style and taste. His Bloomington home, which remained in the Davis family for three succeeding generations, provided a focal point for the social, cultural and political life of the community. The mansion contains elegant furnishings and the most modern conveniences of the era.
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The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees 2024
The Interstate Center • Nov 21 – Nov 23 @ 4PM
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees is a long-standing community tradition that has been providing critical funding for local children’s programs for 29 years.
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Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts • Nov 23 @ 9AM
Kick off our indoor market season by joining us for the Thanksgiving market.
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McLean County Museum of History • Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 5PM
Join the McLean County Museum of History for free festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!
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