National Train Day Vendors Wanted
By henrycounty at April 3, 2013 | 11:34 am | 0 Comment
Kewanee, IL – National Train Day in Kewanee is looking for vendors to showcase their ware, Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A family friendly day the event will feature a few surprises but for sure, railroad memorabilia, the Kewanee Farmers Market selling locally grown produce, and area attractions and events showcasing their talent with demonstrations.
Trail of Terror Wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award
By henrycounty at March 12, 2013 | 4:15 pm | 0 Comment
The buzz is building and Henry County along with Blackhawk Waterways, Freeport/Stephenson, and Galena/Jo Daviess Convention and Visitors Bureau won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Cooperative Partnership during the recent Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism held at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The Blackhawk
Former Governor Edgar to Visit Bishop Hill
By henrycounty at March 7, 2013 | 3:54 pm | 0 Comment
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is visiting Bishop Hill on Monday, March 11. From 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., there will be reception for the former Republican governor at the Steeple Building, located at 103 N. Bishop Hill Street. This reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Before becoming the 38th governor, Edgar
The Back Roads Beckon ~ Quilters Delight
By henrycounty at February 14, 2013 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
The Prairie Queen Quilt Club will be hosting their annual Quilt Show, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 17, 18 and 19 at the Old Colony School House in Bishop Hill, Illinois. The annual quilt show is like a needle and thread as it too joins together family members and friends to create something memorable. Plans are underway for the 22nd annual quilt show, and they are
Galva Arts Council Coffeehouse presents Cool Stylings of “Jazz on the Side”
By henrycounty at February 5, 2013 | 1:08 pm | 0 Comment
The Galva Arts Council will present the cool stylings of "Jazz on the Side" as the featured performance at its monthly coffeehouse, to be held on Saturday, February 9th, with an open mic segment to follow. The organization will also take advantage of the opportunity to recognize and thank its legion of volunteers, who support the council throughout the year as board
Unplug Your Electronics & Plug into Henry County Illinois’ Hennepin Canal Parkway
By henrycounty at January 23, 2013 | 12:44 pm | 0 Comment
HENRY COUNTY, ILL. – With the holidays in the rearview mirror and winter settling in to stay, we’re tempted to tuck ourselves indoors with our electronic devices and hibernate until spring. But getting outside to actually delight in winter can make the season seem a lot shorter! Just south of the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago; Illinois’
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Henry County Tourism Bureau Begins Tourism Opportunity Assessment
By henrycounty at January 22, 2013 | 9:23 am | 0 Comment
Federal and state grant monies have been received and Henry County Tourism Bureau will begin a tourism opportunity assessment beginning the week of February 3, 2013. The study will take place over a five month period and encompass not only Henry but also Mercer and Rural Rock Island counties. Tourism is a sound, viable economic impact strategy for communities and
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Bishop Hill’s Steeple Building Switching Hours
By scarmi03 at December 11, 2012 | 10:15 am | 0 Comment
Press Release - For Immediate Release Bishop Hill’s Steeple Building Switching Hours Starting Monday, December 10th, the Steeple Building will be going to their winter hours. The museum will be open to the public Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , and Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. The 1908 Albert Krans Livery Stable is now
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Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill
By scarmi03 at November 27, 2012 | 7:53 pm | 0 Comment
Press Release - For Immediate Release Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill Bishop Hill invites you to join in the Lucia Nights celebration on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th from 6 pm until 9:00 pm. This Swedish tradition is based on a legend of Saint Lucia, Queen of Light. During a famine in Sweden, on the longest and darkest night of the year, Lucia
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Food Finds from NW Illinois
By scarmi03 at November 24, 2012 | 4:25 pm | 0 Comment
Food Finds from NW Illinois for feature, food and travel writers (Local foods make great gifts, and most of these are available online.) NOVEMBER 2012 Anderson's Candy Shop Bishop Hill Bakery The Colony Store Country Corner Magic Popcorn Country Morning
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Bishop Hill Plans for Julmarknad (Christmas Market)
By scarmi03 at November 12, 2012 | 7:11 pm | 0 Comment
Press Release - For Immediate Release Bishop Hill Plans for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) BISHOP HILL, IL – Prepare for the holidays by attending Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, November 23rd -25th and December 1st - 2nd. The attractions include Swedish folk characters, traditional Swedish holiday
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Bishop Hill Heritage Association Announces Website is Live
By henrycounty at November 12, 2012 | 1:53 pm | 0 Comment
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association (BHHA) in Bishop Hill, Illinois seeks to protect the rich history of the 1846-1861 Bishop Hill Colony. The Colony is still evident today in the form of historic buildings and artifacts as well as in its 130 residents, many of whom are descendants of the original settlers. The BHHA created its own website with an online store
Calling All Ghosts, Goblins and More to the Henry County Courthouse
By scarmi03 at October 15, 2012 | 4:53 pm | 0 Comment
Calling all ghosts goblins and more to the Henry County Courthouse Cambridge, IL - It’s that time of the year costumes, sweets, tricks and treats. The historic 1880 Henry County Courthouse and the HC Employee Booster Club will welcome all ghosts, goblins, princesses, and more to the special trick or treat event on Friday, October 26. Bring the kids and tour the
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Haunted Woods Begins When the Sun Goes Down & the Creatures Come Up!
By scarmi03 at September 27, 2012 | 11:51 am | 0 Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haunted Woods Begins When the Sun Goes Down and the Creatures Come Up! September 21, 2012 Orion, IL -- Hillcrest Event Center would like to welcome you to its Haunted Woods every Friday and Saturday beginning September 28th through November 3rd 2012 from 7pm -12am. Admission is $10.00 per person. The woods have some rough terrain so take that
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41st Annual Bishop Hill Jordbruksdagarna September 29-30
By scarmi03 at September 20, 2012 | 11:09 am | 0 Comment
41st Annual Bishop Hill Jordbruksdagarna September 29 - 30 BISHOP HILL -- The 41st Annual Jordbruksdagarna, the Swedish autumn festival, will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “earth work days”) will feature demonstrations, performances, food,
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Henry County Villages Share Swedish Holiday Traditions with Music, Food, Folklore, Festivities & Church Services
By scarmi03 at September 18, 2012 | 6:50 pm | 0 Comment
NEWS RELEASE! for travel & feature writers/editors Girls in white gowns process by candlelight on Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill, Ill Henry County Villages Share Swedish Holiday Traditions With Music, Food, Folklore, Festivities & Church Services HENRY
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Lock your Love in Orion this October!
By henrycounty at September 18, 2012 | 10:58 am | 0 Comment
In Europe, love padlocks started appearing on bridges, fences, and poles in the early 2000s. The padlocks honoring someone or something have become all the rage in the cities of,Paris,Rome, and Dublin, and even appear on the Great Wall of China! Main Street Orion is excited to bring to America’s Midwest its very first Lovescape Location! The
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Illinois communities receive Lt. Governor’s Awards for Downtown Revitalization
By henrycounty at September 18, 2012 | 9:27 am | 0 Comment
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHEILA SIMON QUINCY – September 17, 2012. Several Illinois communities received the 2012 Lieutenant Governors Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization during the Illinois Main Street Conference held September 13 - 14 in Quincy. The award winners included Batavia, Bloomington, Cambridge, Crystal Lake, Elgin,
Bishop Hill Heritage Association Opens New Museum
By henrycounty at September 17, 2012 | 9:35 am | 0 Comment
Bishop Hill ~ Saturday, September 8, the newly restored 1908 Albert Krans Livery Stable was opened to the public for the first time. The newest Bishop Hill museum exhibits items that would have been used in a typical early 20thcentury stable. Over fifty people attended the open house. In addition, Dorothy Ericson, Wilbur Nelson, Harvey Johnson, Carl
2012 TRAIL OF TERROR SWINGS INTO HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
By henrycounty at September 13, 2012 | 3:15 pm | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_8391" align="alignleft" width="231" caption="FFrightening Fun!"][/caption] The buzz is building in Henry County, Illinois, and our haunts, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and the winery are preparing for the those adventurous souls who will follow the trails for freighting fun! The award winning Trail of Terror is a
Annawan Ambush Mini -Triathlon and 5K
By henrycounty at September 13, 2012 | 12:47 pm | 0 Comment
Annawan, IL, Sept. 7, 2012 – Have you always wanted to call yourself a triathlete? Are you intimidated by long distances and the dreaded four- letter- word SWIM? Well, we have the event for you! The Village of Annawan is pleased to present the ANNAWAN CANAL AMBUSH Mini-Triathlon and 5k October 6, 2012 at 9am. Enjoy a beautiful autumn trail run along the stunning
The Back Roads of Henry County, Illinois Beckon You to Autumn Country Adventures
By scarmi03 at September 11, 2012 | 1:40 pm | 0 Comment
NEWS RELEASE! for travel & feature editors The Back Roads of Henry County, Illinois Beckon You to Autumn Country Adventures HENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- In September, summer moves gently into autumn in western Illinois' Henry County. Bright sunny days and cool, crisp evenings beckon you to hit the back
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Bishop Hill Remembers 9/11
By henrycounty at August 27, 2012 | 11:51 am | 0 Comment
BISHOP HILL REMEMBERS 9/11 Bishop Hill, IL – VagnHall Galleri, above the Blacksmith Shop in Bishop Hill, Illinois, will host a photography and artifact display focusing on September 11, 2001. There will be a reception in the gallery on September 8, 2012, from 1 – 4 p.m. to introduce the display. Area photographer, John Seder, who photographed ground zero, and
Tourism has a big impact on Henry County’s economy
By henrycounty at August 24, 2012 | 12:42 pm | 0 Comment
Tourism is a revenue generator for Illinois and Henry County communities. How? By letting visitors know Illinois and Henry County is the best place to visit and do business. Simply put, tourism means business. Tourism is a long-term strategy, an investment that brings proven and consistent results. It is fueling economic growth in Henry County. Henry County Tourism
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Orion Hosts 40th Annual Fall Festival
By scarmi03 at August 20, 2012 | 9:17 pm | 0 Comment
2012 OrionFallFestivalNewsRelease8.16.2012 Contact: Byron Carlson, 309.526.8320 Orion Hosts 40th Annual Fall Festival The 40th annual Orion Fall Festival opens at 5 pm, Friday, August 31 in Central Park. The festival ends Sunday, September 2 at 6 pm. Admission to all events is free. Weekend activities include carnival rides, a food tent, arts and
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Looking for Bragging Rights on Who Has the Best BBQ in the Area?
By henrycounty at July 26, 2012 | 12:52 pm | 2 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kearston Kosth - Kearston@championmvp.com www.Hillcrest-Resort.com (309) 755-6550 Looking for Bragging Rights on Who Has the Best BBQ in the Area? July 20, 2012 Orion, IL -- Hillcrest Event Center is hosting the 3rd annual Illinois BBQ Festival July 28-29th, 2012. The festivities kick off Saturday with the BBQ Open Best Ball
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Midwest Folklife Festival Old Fashioned Barn Dance
By henrycounty at July 26, 2012 | 12:29 pm | 0 Comment
Press Release – for Immediate Release Midwest Folklife Festival Old Fashioned Barn Dance WHEN: Saturday, August, 4 2012 at 7 pm – 10 pm. WHERE: Bishop Hill, IL – The 1861 Bishop Hill Colony School MUSIC: Live music with Pale Aronatus (John Heasley – guitar, Mike Terry – Mandolin and Mary Christianson – fiddle. Patti Christianson –
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Annual Texaco Country Showdown in Kewanee, IL
By henrycounty at July 19, 2012 | 2:38 pm | 0 Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2012 Additional Details Contact: Fletcher M. Ford ‐ (866) 500‐4471 regionalmediainfo@gmail.com Regional Media News Release Hogg Country 102.5 WJRE Annual Texaco Country Showdown in Kewanee, IL Anticipation and excitement is higher than ever as aspiring country music artists prepare for the 30th Annual Texaco Country
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TWELFTH ANNUAL MIDWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
By henrycounty at July 17, 2012 | 10:27 pm | 0 Comment
7-11-2012 Twelfth Annual Midwest Folklife Festival Returns to Western Illinois 2012 Festival Theme is "Labor and Leisure" The twelfth annual Midwest Folklife Festival returns to historic Bishop Hill, Illinois, located in the state’s western Henry County, August 4 – 5, 2012. The Midwest Folklife Festival is a two-day free outdoor public festival
Twelfth Annual Midwest Folk Festival Returns to Western Illinois
By henrycounty at June 29, 2012 | 12:23 pm | 0 Comment
6-24-2012 – For Immediate Release TWELFTH ANNUAL MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WESTERN ILLINOIS The twelfth annual Midwest Folk Festival returns to historic Bishop Hill, located in the state’s western Henry County August 4th-5th, 2012. The Midwest Folklife Festival is a two-day free outdoor festival that highlights the ethnic and folk arts, customs, and
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Axel’s Cause for Paws
By henrycounty at June 26, 2012 | 12:42 pm | 0 Comment
Henry County, Illinois back roads are beckoning motorcycle riders for a spirited afternoon Saturday, July 28, Axel’s Cause for Paws. Enjoy the scenery on this 105 mile ride through towns of Annawan, Geneseo, Coal Valley, Woodhull, and Cambridge. The fun begins and ends in Kewanee featuring live music, pin striper contest, and food! This is a first time
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Bishop Hill Artist, Steve Carleson, Opens New Exhibition at Galesburg Civic Art Center
By henrycounty at June 25, 2012 | 10:19 am | 0 Comment
An Exhibition of Works by Steve Carleson And Marsha Carleson Galesburg Civic Art Center Opening Reception – Friday, June 29th from 6pm to 8pm Exhibition Dates – Friday, June 29th through Saturday, July 28th Steve Carleson is an artist from Bishop Hill. He runs the Outsider Gallery with his wife, Marsha. Mr. Carleson will be showing Mixed Media work never
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Bishop Hill Honor Flight benefit returns – A Salute to our Veterans
By henrycounty at May 28, 2012 | 11:41 pm | 0 Comment
5-21-2012 Bishop Hill, IL - Honor Flight returns to Bishop Hill Sunday, June 10th, 3-7 p.m. with the community raising funds to send area veterans to Washington, D.C. Fortunate veterans who are chosen will visit memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices. In the last two years the community raised more than $33,000 for the Quad Cities Chapter of the Honor
Paddle, Pedal, Fish, Hike and Camp the Hennepin Canal Linear State Park in Western Illinois’ Henry County
By henrycounty at May 18, 2012 | 1:09 pm | 0 Comment
HENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. It's time to turn off the TV, lace up your sneakers, go outside and move! Western Illinois has many recreational opportunities, and some of the best are in Henry County. For example, take the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park. This 104-mile linear waterway and trail stretch from the
Swedish Folk Art Workshop
By henrycounty at April 25, 2012 | 3:10 pm | 0 Comment
Saturday May 12th 9 a m Featuring Donna Benson - Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum gold medalist. Benson has been painting & teaching traditional style Nordic folk art for over 30 years. Steeple Building, Bishop Hill, Illinois. Cost: $20 per person for workshop; Lunch: $3 per person. To register contact Patti Christianson at 309-375-6844
Henry County, Illinois: A Picker’s Paradise
By henrycounty at March 31, 2012 | 8:35 pm | 0 Comment
HENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- The back roads beckon bargain hunters and pickers to the small towns of Henry County, and the yard sale season kicks off on Saturday, May 12 from 9 am to 5 pm with Thrifty on 150, a linear garage sale covering a 50-mile stretch of US Highway 150 from Coal Valley to Galesburg, Ill., passing through the towns of Orion and Alpha. Henry County is a
Swedish Dance Workshop offered in Bishop Hill, IL
By henrycounty at February 27, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
Play, laugh, dance, learn--Swedish culture workshop Saturday, March 17, 2012 Bishop Hill, Illinois To celebrate Swedish culture, Bishop Hill Heritage Association and Pride of the Family, a Vasa Order of America youth club, present a Swedish culture workshop "Play, laugh, dance, learn" in Bishop Hill, Illinois for individuals and families. Held at the Colony
Friends of the Hennepin Canal to Host Capital Campaign Gala
By henrycounty at February 18, 2012 | 9:23 am | 0 Comment
Henry County, Ill. -- On Friday, March 23, Renaissance Hennepin, a project of the non-profit Friends of the Hennepin Canal, will host a dinner/theater capital campaign gala, Unlocking the Journey, at the Annawan Best Western Hotel & Banquet Center, 315 N. Canal St., in Annawan, Ill. Proceeds will support the Friends' lock restoration
Henry County Tourism Bureau Launches
By henrycounty at January 13, 2012 | 1:53 pm | 0 Comment
Spring 2012 Henry County Visitor Guide HENRY COUNTY, IL – A New Year is a good time to do new things, and the Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is seizing the opportunity to launch a new logo and tag line, along with a new visitor’s guide. The tag line is “The Back Roads Beckon”, and the logo graphics are evocative of Henry County’s country drives,
Bishop Hill Celebrates $300,000 Restoration Project
By henrycounty at January 2, 2012 | 11:10 pm | 0 Comment
Bishop Hill Celebrates Restoration Bishop Hill Heritage Association Hosts Special Event on Jan. 4 to Celebrate Restoration of 1857 Blacksmith Shop BISHOP HILL, ILL. -- This historic little community is celebrating the restoration of the 1857 Blacksmith Shop, and they plan to thank the people and agencies who made it possible. The public is invited to a special
Bishop Hill Plans for Julmarknad (Christmas Market)
By henrycounty at November 17, 2011 | 7:55 am | 0 Comment
Press Release - For Immediate Release BISHOP HILL, IL – The holiday season opens with a Swedish feel this year as Julmarknad, or Christmas Market begins in Bishop Hill. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. Nov. 25 through Sun. Nov. 27 and Sat. Dec. 3rd and Sun. Dec. 4th. The free events’ attractions include Swedish folk characters, traditional Swedish holiday
“Make it a Swedish Christmas”
By henrycounty at October 12, 2011 | 9:37 pm | 0 Comment
For Immediate Release Bishop Hill, IL Tue. Oct. 11th, 2011 "Make it a Swedish Christmas" A family fun workshop! Saturday, October 22 Steeple Building Bishop Hill, Illinois This workshop is scheduled just ten weeks before Christmas to help to make it a Swedish Christmas! Participants will learn how to make a variety of Swedish Christmas ornaments using
Gathering of Authors Returns to Bishop Hill
By henrycounty at October 4, 2011 | 7:40 pm | 0 Comment
10-4-2011 Press Release - For Immediate Release "Gathering of Authors Returns to Bishop Hill The fifth Annual "A Gathering of Authors" will return to Bishop Hill Saturday, October 15th from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Historic 1857 Blacksmith Shop, 203 N. Bishop Hill St. on the second floor. Now is your chance to meet many Midwest Authors, editors, and a publisher
Raku Workshop and Pottery Lecture
By henrycounty at September 16, 2011 | 12:07 am | 0 Comment
Raku Workshop and Pottery Lecture October 2nd, Prairie Arts center. Bishop Hill, IL. Naked Raku with Dee Schricker and “The Hidden Beauty of Early American Pottery and Democracy” by Henry Joe, Professor Emeritus of Art at Knox College. * 10am – Noon, Demo and Prep work. (Bring burnished bisque ware) Noon – 1pm, Lunch Break (Chili and Cornbread) 1pm – 3,
Bishop Hill Celebrates 165 Years
By henrycounty at September 1, 2011 | 3:36 pm | 0 Comment
165 Years and Going Strong--Bishop Hill Celebrates Parade time in Bishop Hill. For the 115th consecutive year, the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association has announced plans to celebrate the anniversary of the founding in 1846 of the Bishop Hill Colony on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The day’s activities include a parade, traditional chicken
Henry County Tourism Bureau Reports Marketing Efforts Are Paying Off In Dollars For the County
By henrycounty at August 22, 2011 | 6:18 pm | 0 Comment
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (August 18, 2011) – The Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is pleased to report that the Illinois Office of Tourism (IBOT) has recently released numbers that reflect an increase in tourists visiting Henry County. To evaluate hospitality trade, IOT monitors areas of transportation, lodging, food service, entertainment & recreation, and general
Geneseo’s Humane Society Ice Cream Social Features “River City 6″
By henrycounty at August 16, 2011 | 6:41 pm | 0 Comment
Geneseo, Illinois - The Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo will hold their "Dog Days of Summer" picnic and ice cream social on Tuesday, August 23, at Geneseo City Park. Food sales begin at 5:00 pm, and will feature pulled pork sandwiches, sliders, accompaniments and drinks by L&J Hometown Market's Catering of Atkinson and Annawan. Desserts will be
Clay and Fiber Festival
By henrycounty at August 8, 2011 | 5:01 pm | 0 Comment
The fifth annual Clay and Fiber Fest returns to Bishop Hill, Saturday, August 20th and Sunday August 21st from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Preparations are well underway for the fifth annual Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Festival 2011. The event has something for every one of all ages. Watch ceramic artists demonstrate the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Also, see
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles Event featuring train rides pulled by a Steam Engine
By insiteadvice at August 3, 2011 | 10:22 am | 0 Comment
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the Trains, Planes and Automobiles event September 8th through September 10th, 2011. We encourage all to visit Geneseo for this unique event which begins with a Stearman Fly-In on Thursday, September 8th. Visitors can celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Stearman Fly-In, witnessing up to 90 of these World
Join poet and illustrator Sue Van Wassenhove at Cambridge Main Street
By insiteadvice at August 2, 2011 | 1:13 pm | 0 Comment
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (July 27, 2011) – Cambridge Main Street is pleased to announce that poet and illustrator Sue Van Wassenhove will be at this year’s annual fest and auto show scheduled for Saturday, August 20, to talk about her children’s book: The Seldom-Ever Shady Glades. She will entertain her audience through expression of poetry and illustrations that capture
9th Annual Cambridge Main Street Fest & Auto Show
By insiteadvice at August 2, 2011 | 1:07 pm | 0 Comment
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (July 25, 2011) – Cambridge Main Street is pleased to announce that it will once again be hosting the 9th Annual Cambridge Main Street Fest and Auto Show in downtown Cambridge on Saturday, August 20. This year’s festival is sure to please with a day packed full of fun for the entire family to enjoy. Once again, the downtown will be lined with the
Bishop Hill receives ‘Save America’s Treasures’ Grant
By insiteadvice at July 28, 2011 | 2:47 pm | 0 Comment
'Save America's Treasures' Grants $312,560 to Tiny Bishop Hill, Illinois BISHOP HILL, ILL. - It's been a hard winter, but this week the sun is shining and people are smiling in little Bishop Hill, Ill., population 125. The chatter over cups of strong Swedish coffee is all about the $312,560 grant awarded to the Bishop Hill Heritage Association (BHHA) by "Save
AETA’s Working Farm Show
By insiteadvice at July 28, 2011 | 9:46 am | 0 Comment
Geneseo, Ill. ~ They’re growing cotton in the corn belt! Well, not enough to compete with the king of Midwestern crops, but enough for the Antique Engine & Tractor Association (AETA) to haul out some old-time cotton-harvesting equipment for its annual three-day Working Farm Show, Sept. 16-18, near Geneseo, in Illinois’ Henry County. As an organization, AETA
