Re: Questions about the Springfield, Ill area

I would enthusiastically second the Dana-Thomas Home (but be aware the lighting is authentically period!), and all the LIncoln sites. The Lincoln Museum and Library are new and very impressive. I recently visited New Salem, a town that no longer exists but has been reconstructed as an historic site, and it certainly receives a "thumbs up" - the visitor center has an excellent presentation on Lincoln's stay in New Salem as well as thought provoking discussion on the reason for the town's demise. The Lincoln tomb and its environs are also worth visiting - historically and aesthetically. And, you might consider a visit to me! While I will be in and out of the area (a family reunion is planned around the third week in July), I'd love to meet you and am willing to drive to Springfield, if Quincy (a lot to see) is too far for you. 
cathy carpenter
west central IL, z5b

On Jun 12, 2008, at 8:01 AM, Donna wrote:


this may help you as I have a response from my friend:

 As for what your friend could do, depending on interests:
Abraham Lincoln sites (museum, house, tomb - special flag ceremony on
Tues. evenings, New Salem, Old State Capitol, train depot; maybe law
office, chuch and bank ledger)

       Dana-Thomas Home (Frank Lloyd Wright designed)
       Vachel Lindsay home
       Shea's Gas Station (Route 66 memorabilia)
       Route 66 Mother Road Festival (Sept. 26-28)
       Thomas Rees Carillion (free concerts)
       Taste of Downtown (July 12)
       State Fair (August 9-17)
       The Muni (outdoor theater)
       Route 66 Drive-In (two screens)
       LPGA State Farm Classic (July 17-20)
Taylorville's Christian County Courthouse and frequent events around its square 
       Farmers Market (Wed and Sat mornings)
There are LOTS of other things of interest, but these are the top ones. 
Museums and memorials abound here. And this year we are commemorating
the 1908 Race Riot, which lead to the formation of the NAACP. Several
good nature spots and gardens too.


 Or did she mean restaurants, places to rent, etc?

 SuzyQ


Patricia <pdickson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My husband just told me that he is going to be working around Springfield, 
Ill or Taylorville, Ill for 6 months.
Do any of you have any advise? I can't go until I finish 2 more weeks in 
this sling then 6 weeks of Physical therapy.
Does anyone know of an area to avoid... or to not miss.
Thank you in advance,
Tricia

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