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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April, May & June,
2009
Regular hours

Patchwork and Patterns
Airing of the Museum Quilts
Highlighting thirty-seven of the Museum's collection dating back to 1842. Showcasing pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, and crazy quilt styles.
Throughout the summer of 2009,
the "Celebrating Lincoln" traveling exhibit
will be going to public libraries throughout Vermilion County
Click on the link to see the library schedule.
 

Saturday
June 27, 2009
10 AM
 to 4:30 PM

Sunday
June 28, 2009
Noon 
to 4:30 PM

Lamon House 

The House will be open with guided tours given throughout the day.
Also present will be author Bob O'Connor, writer of "The Virginian Who Might Have Saved Lincoln." He will be available to sign copies and talk about his books. 

Saturday
June 27, 2009
8 PM

             Danville Symphony Orchestra
                      performs at Arts in the Park  
                        
The Lincoln Portrait 
                                   by Aaron Copeland                         
                                
                               Open to the general public.
                                           FREE
                      
A Celebrating Lincoln Event  

July
2009
27th Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show

Tuesday through Saturday
from 10 Am to 5 PM
Adults $2.50; Teens 13-17 $1.00; Children 12 and under free
July18,
2009

10 AM 
to 4 PM

Scents of July
Historic House and Garden Walk
Lincoln Park Historic District
Tickets #10.00 in advance
$12.00 day of walk
October 2009 
1:30 to 4:30 pm
Date to be announced
Free admission
Arts Week Open House
Demonstrations, Entertainment
Children's Activities
Wagon rides of the area
Saturday 
October 24, 2009 
7:30 PM
and
Sunday
October 25, 2009
2:00 PM

Danville Light Opera
presents
Civil War
Held in the Danville High School auditorium.
For additional information go to 
www.danvillelightopera.com

  A Celebrating Lincoln Event  

December 19,
2009
1:30 
to 
4:30 PM
Holiday Open House
Free Admission
2010
February 7, 2010 
1:30 to 4:30 PM
Lincoln Birthday Open House
Free Admission
June 2010
Regular Hours 
and 
Door Fees
Living Colours
Presented by 
Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters
A Traveling Show

 

Walking in Lincoln's Footsteps - The Vermilion County Days
A site tour prepared by the Vermilion County Museum can be walked, driven, or biked. 
A booklet will be available later this year at the Museum that  details stops, directions, and GPS coordinates
GIFT SHOP BOOKS AVAILABLE
Looking for other activities in Central Illinois?
Go to the Lincoln Trail Libraries System for a listing of their upcoming events.
www.lincolntrail.info
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