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Theatre in the Park

Rt. 97, Petersburg, IL 62675

Theater

You can find musicals, dramas, and lots of local talent here June-August each year.

Located within Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, this 500-seat outdoor theater presents summer productions. Promotes awareness of the Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site and to contract with directors and performers to provide live family-oriented entertainment all summer long.

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$15 Adult, $13 Seniors, $10 Children (under 12)

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Lincoln's New Salem Bluegrass Concerts & Traditional Music Festival

Lincoln's New Salem •  Sep 11 – Sep 12 @ 6PM

Bluegrass musicians will be playing music in the outdoor theater. Traditional, folk and bluegrass musicians are invited to participate in the weekend impromptu jam session.

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Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site •  Oct 02 – Oct 18 @ 5PM

Enjoy an evening touring Lincoln's New Salem through candlelit pathways.

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