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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Downtown Mural Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesLet'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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Dr. G.V. Black Birthday Party
Hamilton's Catering Inc 110 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe 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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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Taste of Cultures
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome hungry and ready to experience cultures through food and tradition! The Jacksonville African American History Museum presents their annual community celebration Taste of Cultures. Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, games, raffles and tours of the museum... as well as food, of course! Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and under.
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour
Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center 300 Lockwood Pl, Jacksonville, United StatesJoin the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL. Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm. Meet in the Illinois College McGaw Fine […]