The story of how the prairie was tamed is closely connected to the equipment used to tame it. From lawn and garden tractors to massive steam engines, machinery was a backbone of development. This is the story that’s told at … Continue reading
No team had quite the impact on our country that Lewis & Clark did. To gain a better understanding of what the duo and their exploration meant to the development of the west, pay a visit to the Lewis & … Continue reading
Any drive along the Mississippi River in Illinois should definitely include Quincy, a scenic town that is steeped in history. If you stay in Nebo at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, you can enjoy a leisurely, scenic drive along the Great River … Continue reading
While the Quad cities—which include Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa—get a lot of traffic during warm-weather months, winter is a great time to head over there for a visit to its … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln, Illinois’ most famous resident, left his mark in locations throughout the state. Today, thanks to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area (ALNHA) and its Looking for Lincoln Trail, you can retrace his steps and visit many of the … Continue reading
The Illinois River has always been central to Peoria’s history. Native Americans made their home by it for more than 12,000 years. When fur trader Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette plied its waters in the late 1600’s, they discovered … Continue reading
It is amazing to think that one of our country’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, did not have an official Presidential Library until 140 years after his death! The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum, located in Springfield, Illinois, was dedicated … Continue reading
Expect to be delighted, inspired, and amazed when you pay a visit to the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Located on a 90-acre campus on the north side of town, this multi-facility complex of visual and performance … Continue reading