Mt. Vernon Appellate Courthouse
1400 Main St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Historic Sites
Revisit Illinois history , discover the Lincoln connection, and view breathtaking architecture!
Constructed in 1857 as the southern division of the Illinois State Supreme Court, Abraham Lincoln successfully argued a famous tax case in 1859. In 1888, Clara Barton used the building as a hospital. Tours are available. Please call in advance.
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Festival of Trees - Holiday Ball 2024
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Nov 24 @ 6PM
Wonder awaits at the Holiday Ball! Join us for an evening of elegance featuring auctions, entertainment, and festivities, all set among the sparkle of The Lights.
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Southern Accents at The Granada Theatre
The Granada Theatre • Nov 23 @ 8PM
The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience
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The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 23 – Dec 29 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.
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Mount Vernon
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