Bicentennial Plaza
522 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Historic Sites
To mark Illinois' 200th birthday, the Bicentennial Plaza was developed in 2018 to create a walkway linking the Lincoln Home to the Governor's Mansion and State Capitol.
The Plaza's 16 interpretive panels show places, events and people who lived and worked in Springfield and advanced Lincoln's vision for America as a land of equal opportunity for all. A monument marking the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act welcomes visitors at the Plaza's southwest corner.
What's happening nearby...
Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
Lincoln Memorial Gardens • Oct 10 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
There will be plenty of fun to be had and nature to be enjoyed at the Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens October 10th &…
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Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel • Oct 08 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
The 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held October 8-11 in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 13 – Oct 31 @ 8AM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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