Museum of the Grand Prairie, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  

All are welcome to go back in time and experience some pieces of life from nineteenth century East Central Illinois! In collaboration with the University of Illinois YMCA's Welcoming Week, the day will be full of artisan demonstrations and hands-on activities like candle dipping and butter churning. Enjoy 19th century schoolhouse lessons, discover many methods of textile work, watch local Blacksmiths demonstrate their craft and more! Many of the event’s informational materials will be available in multiple languages. This year, we are also celebrating the grand opening of the museum’s NEW “Changing Landscapes” exhibit. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or cprahl@ccfpd.org. FREE! No Registration required. 

Exhibit Grand Opening: “Changing Landscapes” 

Join us to experience our new exhibit, “Changing Landscapes”, exploring early agriculture in Champaign County and East Central Illinois. Through the personal stories of settlers, farmers, and tradespeople, visitors will discover how hard work, hardship, and resilience shaped the landscapes and communities we know today. Can't make it to the grand opening? Visit us anytime during open hours to explore this fascinating exhibit.