Decatur 9/11 Memorial
Nelson Park, along the Lake front, Decatur, IL 62521
Historic Sites
A locally produced memorial to 9/11 made with an actual piece of a beam from the World Trade Center.
The Port Authority awarded Decatur, IL a 13 1/2 foot I-beam from the World Trade Center. A Memorial has been built to honor this artifact. We also have constructed a Flight 93 Memorial with a piece of the downed plane as well as a buried Time Capsule.
What's happening nearby...
6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Decatur Civic Center
Decatur Civic Center • Dec 04 @ 5PM
Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable evening of festive fun!
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Decatur Christmas Walk in Downtown Decatur, IL
Downtown Decatur • Dec 04 @ 5PM
Bring the family to welcome the holiday season and enjoy holiday treats, music, activities, and shopping!
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The Nutcracker Ballet at Richland Community College
Richland Community College • Dec 06 – Dec 08 @ 7PM
Experience the magic of "The Nutcracker" at the 28th Annual Production by Decatur Community Dance!
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Historic home of Mr. & Mrs. James Millikin, open for tours & special events and available for rental.
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Homestead Prairie Farm
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Walk into the past to an exciting place where the days before the Civil War live on.
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