Bicentennial Plaza
522 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Historic Sites
To mark Illinois' 200th birthday, the Bicentennial Plaza was developed in 2018 to create a walkway linking the Lincoln Home to the Governor's Mansion and State Capitol.
The Plaza's 16 interpretive panels show places, events and people who lived and worked in Springfield and advanced Lincoln's vision for America as a land of equal opportunity for all. A monument marking the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act welcomes visitors at the Plaza's southwest corner.
What's happening nearby...
Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season
The Nelson Center • Sep 20 – Apr 05 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the action of the 2024-2025 Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season!
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Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour at UIS Performing Arts Center
UIS Performing Arts Center • Feb 02 @ 7PM
Comedian Charlie Berens comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd.
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Brett Young at UIS Performing Arts Center
UIS Performing Arts Center • Feb 13 @ 8PM
Brett Young brings his Back to the Basics World Tour to UIS Performing Arts Center February 13th.
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