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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

Museums

Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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Pride of the Prairie Spring Marble Show

Garner by IHG •  Apr 01 – Apr 04 @ 8AM

Celebrate color, craftsmanship, and nostalgia at the Pride of the Prairie Spring Marble Show—a one-of-a-kind event held in Decatur, Illinois!

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Decatur Comic-Con 3

Decatur Civic Center •  Apr 11 – Apr 12 @ 10AM

Midwest Toy & Comic Fest brings fans to Decatur for a high-energy weekend packed with celebrity guests, cosplay, collectibles, and pop culture fun for all ages.

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Ancient Athletics presents D-Town Throwdown Highland Games

Horace B Garman Park  •  Apr 25 @ 8:30AM

Watch as participants compete in highland games and carry out traditions dating back to the eleventh century or earlier!

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