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A Bement Christmas
- Christmas parade and visit with Santa(at Library 1pm).Sun Holiday Open House at Bryant Cottage State Historic Site - 5pm Ph: (217) 678-2881 (Always call and confirm events) |
An 1856 cottage where tradition says Abraham Lincoln and his rival Stephen Douglas discussed their upcoming debates. A visit to the cottage reflects the comfortable but modest lifestyle of an aspiring smalltown businessman of the mid 19
Bement, IL State Historic SitesIn 1913, Edwards Place was deeded to the Springfield Art Association which now extends into the adjoining complex housing an ...
Learn of the Lincoln and Douglas debate and of unique country architecture....
The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden boasts some of the most beautiful and diverse flora in east-central Illinois. It also feat...
Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45 countries....