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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

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Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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A Christmas with Bryan White at the Decatur Civic Center

Decatur Civic Center •  Dec 05 @ 7PM

Experience the magic of country music this holiday season with Bryan White, a celebrated CMA, ACM, and Grammy award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter.

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2025 Decatur Christmas Parade

Downtown Decatur Historic District •  Dec 06 @ 4PM

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Downtown Decatur Lighted Christmas Parade on December 6!

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Vespers at Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Kirkland Fine Arts Center •  Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 4PM

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