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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Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience at the Lincoln Square Theater
The Lincoln Square Theater • May 03 @ 7PM
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Millikin Opera Gala at Albert Taylor Theatre
Albert Taylor Theatre • May 06 @ 7:30PM
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of opera and musical theatre classics as Millikin University welcomes alumnus Zach Devin, Class of 2008, back to the stage.
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Central Park • May 09 – May 10 @ 7PM
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