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The stories waiting to be told in Jacksonville are more than just the historic anecdotes that shaped our past — they’re the chapters that have yet to define the course of our community. Educators, outdoorsmen, chefs, entrepreneurs… All who forge a new path in Jacksonville play a role in forging a bright, new future for those who have made a home here and those just passing through. So, Uncover the Possibilities in Jacksonville and find out why creating brand-new experiences comes just as easily as discovering those that came before you.
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History has a way of connecting places, people, and stories, and this weekend, you can experience all three in Jacksonville. 📖
On Friday, celebrate the unveiling of Jacksonville’s new Underground Railroad Mural, honoring local freedom seekers and the leaders who helped shape Illinois’ Underground Railroad stories.
Then on Saturday, make the most of a day filled with opportunities to learn and reflect:
• Experience the final day of the Journey to Freedom: Illinois Underground Railroad Exhibit at the Jacksonville Area Museum.
• Attend the Civil War Veterans Headstone Dedication, honoring six African American veterans of Jacksonville’s Richard Yates Post No. 687.
• Visit the Jacksonville African American History Museum and Woodlawn Farm, open Saturday and Sunday from 1–4 p.m.
Whether you’re visiting for one event or spending the weekend exploring them all, it’s a chance to experience an important part of Jacksonville’s history.
Find more information about these events and discover even more to see while you’re here at JacksonvilleIL.org.
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Happy National Wing Day! 🍗 We sent our second-best photographer to document Jacksonville’s second-best wings at Future Champions Eatery. Some rankings are worth investigating for yourself… 🕵️♀️🤤
Have you tried them yet? Tell us where you’re celebrating National Wing Day.
Find even more great local restaurants and plan your next outing at JacksonvilleIL.org
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Before summer starts slipping into football games and school schedules… spend one more Friday evening downtown. 🎶
Jacksonville Main Street’s Downtown Concert Series wraps up the season with Clay Clear Band, a Missouri group known for blending authentic country with Southern rock and high-energy live shows. It’s the kind of music that makes it easy to stay for just one more song.
Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner downtown, and help send the series out on a high note.
📅 Friday, July 31
🕕 6–9 PM
Find all the details at JacksonvilleIL.org
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