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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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In observance of Memorial Day, the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will be closed Monday, May 25. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26.
As we pause for the holiday, we encourage our community to take time to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
The public is invited to attend the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 279 at 11:00 AM at the Korean War Memorial in Community Park. Colonel Shawn D. Strahle will serve as speaker for the ceremony
Don’t miss the chance to experience Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad at the Jacksonville Area Museum.
Through photos, maps, videos, personal stories, and illustrations, this exhibit shares the stories of freedom seekers, conductors, and communities who were part of Illinois’ Underground Railroad history — with local Jacksonville stories featured to help connect this statewide exhibit to our own community.
Plan your visit while the exhibit is here!
📍 Jacksonville Area Museum
🗓 On display through August 1, 2026
🕙 Museum hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 AM–4 PM; Sundays, 1–4 PM
🎟 Free admission; donations encouraged
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Do you know where we are in Jacksonville? 👀
Tucked beside The David Strawn Art Gallery, the Sculpture Garden is a quiet little spot to slow down, wander the brick sidewalk, and enjoy art outdoors.
While you’re there, step inside for “Students of the Strawn,” featuring recent artwork by children and adults enrolled in art classes at the gallery. The exhibit is on display through May 24, so there are just a couple of days left to stop by before it wraps up!
Gallery hours:
Sunday: 1–3 PM
Tuesday–Saturday: 4–6 PM
Admission is always free. 🎨
📍331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, IL
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