Jacksonville Main Street
Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Historic Sites
Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically secure center of commerce and social activities.
Jacksonville Main Street, founded in 1998, revitalizes downtown Jacksonville, IL, through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Funded by events, donations, and local partnerships, it fosters vibrancy, supports businesses, and enhances quality of life.
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Blues & Brews Festival
Downtown Jacksonville • May 03 @ 12noon
Join the free Jacksonville Main Street Blues & Brews Festival on May 3, 2025, 12-4 PM! Enjoy blues music, food trucks, and a beer wagon. Bring…
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Plates on State
Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau • May 04 @ 3PM
Join Jacksonville Plates on State, an outdoor dinner event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, celebrating the town’s bicentennial, the CVB’s 40th anniversary, and Travel & Tourism…
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Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series 2025
Central Park Plaza • May 30 @ 6PM
Join Jacksonville Main Street at Central Park for free music, food trucks, and socializing. Enjoy diverse genres, talented artists, and After Concert Parties. Family-friendly fun!
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Jacksonville's Underground Railroad Tour
Jacksonville
See a variety of locations in Jacksonville that have connection to the Underground Railroad.
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Jacksonville Historic Homes Walking Tour
Jacksonville
Take a stroll through Jacksonville and view its historic homes.
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Jacksonville African American History Museum
Jacksonville
The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historical Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home.
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