Homestead Prairie Farm
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521
Historic Sites
Walk into the past to an exciting place where the days before the Civil War live on.
Step into a restored 1860's farmhouse and experience an era when apple butter and ham and beans cooked over open fires; candles were hand-dipped and quilts were hand stitched; dulcimer music filled the air; and fields were worked by man and beast. Located on the 1,350-acre Rock Springs Nature Center site, the Homestead offers living history programs throughout summer.
What's happening nearby...
A Christmas with Bryan White at the Decatur Civic Center
Decatur Civic Center • Dec 05 @ 7PM
Experience the magic of country music this holiday season with Bryan White, a celebrated CMA, ACM, and Grammy award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter.
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2025 Decatur Christmas Parade
Downtown Decatur Historic District • Dec 06 @ 4PM
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Downtown Decatur Lighted Christmas Parade on December 6!
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Vespers at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Kirkland Fine Arts Center • Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 4PM
Millikin Vespers – A Holiday Tradition!
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