C.E. Brehm Memorial Library
101 S. 7th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Museums
Lots of programs and activities for adults and children.
An extensive collection of genealogical materials offers visitors an opportunity to research local Mt. Vernon history.
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What's happening nearby...
The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.
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Savage Upcycled Fashion Show 2026 - Astrophilia
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Feb 21 @ 7PM
Astrophilia: Cosmic, Couture, Catwalk. An Upcycled Fashion Show.
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13th Annual Home & Outdoor Expo
Times Square Mall Mt. Vernon, IL • Feb 27 – Feb 28 @ 5PM
All the best in home improvement offerings.
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Hall of Honor & Veteran's Museum at Mt. Vernon airport
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Located at the Mt. Vernon Airport, The Jefferson County Hall of Honor pays tribute to local service people and veterans who served their community and country…
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Mt. Vernon Appellate Courthouse
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Revisit Illinois history , discover the Lincoln connection, and view breathtaking architecture!
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Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
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An extraordinary personal art collection was the reason John and Eleanor Mitchell planned a museum in rural southern Illinois. The museum was built to house the…
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