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Jacksonville Main Street

Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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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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Juneteenth Celebration Downtown Jacksonville

Central Park Plaza •  Jun 20 @ 10:30AM

Commemorate the end of slavery with a Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Jacksonville.

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Ron Milton Race of Champions MOWA Sprints

Jacksonville Speedway •  Oct 02 @ 7PM

Ron Milton Race of Champions at Jacksonville Speedway is a premier dirt track event featuring top regional drivers in Modifieds, Street Stocks & more. High-speed action…

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Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour

Oct 04 @ 1PM

Dressed in historical attire, the Storyteller Tour Guides will bring the underground railroad stories to life! Book your tickets in advance before it's sold out, $25…

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Jacksonville's Underground Railroad Tour

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See a variety of locations in Jacksonville that have connection to the Underground Railroad.

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