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Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a dash through nature! The annual Independence Day run at Nichols Park is back on July 4 at 7:30 AM. The event sponsored by Heartland Bank will be a 5K run, walk and fun run from Nichols Park through Jacksonville and South Jacksonville and back. The 5K run and walk starts at 7:30 AM, and […]
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Celebrate 250 years of Independence at the 4th of July Parade, “Celebrating Freedom, Service, and Impact”! The parade steps off at 10:00 AM at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, down West State Street and around Central Park. To be a part of the parade line-up, entry forms must be submitted by June 26 at 5:00 PM. Register at 4th of July […]
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Join the American Legion Post 279 this 4th of July to celebrate 250 years of Independence with a Flag Raising and BBQ!Doors open at 11:00 AM with the Flag raising ceremony at the flagpole at Noon.Free hamburgers, porky burgers, brats and hot dogs will be available while they last following the ceremony. |
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The Morgan County Fair Pageant will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 7:00 PM in the Grandstand. The 2026 Queen will be awarded a scholarship and additional prizes. Queen first runner up and Queen second runner up will receive scholarships. Prizes donated by area businesses will be awarded in all categories. For more information or to enter, visit Facebook. |
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The WW2 Armor tanks are rolling back into Morgan County, but this year we have even more World War II history to share! See WWII tanks and the WW2 Armor crew show off the abilities of these incredible vehicles. This year's Salute the Troops Night demonstration wraps with a fireworks show. This event is FREE with your grounds admission. They look forward […] |
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Head over to Murrayville Community Park to keep the Independence Day party going at their Celebration & Vendor Event on July 11 from 8:oo AM - 2:00 PM! John 14 will be on the stage providing some music, Murrayville Fire District will be selling hot dogs and pork chops, and a number of vendors will be set up for you to […] |
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From independence to innovation, conflict to cultural change, this engaging lecture highlights pivotal events that shaped the course of American history. As the nation marks 250th birthday, we'll journey through key moments- both celebrated and overlooked- that defined the country's identity, tested its ideals and propelled it forward. For a calendar of events and more details, visit Jacksonville Public […] |
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The Back-to-School Fun & Foam Party hosted by The Pointe is back on July 25 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM! This free event will have food, prizes, music, and lots of foam fun! They are accepting school supply donations for Morgan County Family Violence Council's Back to School Bash event in August. Call 217-602-0930 if you have any questions. |
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Let's celebrate Jacksonville's new Downtown mural with a ribbon cutting on July 31 at 4:00 PM! Jacksonville Main Street and Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this event at the mural site, 232 West State Street.
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The G.V. Black District Dental Society is hosting a 190th birthday celebration for Greene Vardiman Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, who practiced in Jacksonville for 30 years in the 19th century. The event will begin at Hamilton's on Friday, July 31st, at 5:00 PM with a prime rib dinner and guest speaker highlighting the life and times of this […] |
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