African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum
235 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
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Located near Downtown Decatur, the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL Museum promotes and preserves the study of African-American history.
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
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Jefferson Starship 50th Anniversary, Runaway Again Tour at the Lincoln Square Theater
Lincoln Square Theater • Sep 18 @ 7PM
The Historic Lincoln Square Theater is thrilled to welcome the legendary Jefferson Starship to Decatur for their 50th Anniversary Runaway Again Tour on Thursday, September 18,…
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Arts in Central Park
Central Park • Sep 20 @ 5PM
Join us for a vibrant weekend at Arts in Central Park, hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council and Gallery 510.
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Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
Nelson Park Pavilion No. 2 • Sep 21 @ 12noon
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