Charters of Freedom Monuments
East Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Historic Sites
Visit the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in Jacksonville!
Foundation Forward, Inc., dedicated the Charters of Freedom monuments to the people of Morgan County on May 30, 2015. The monuments display the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights as they are displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Set in limestone with beautifully etched bronze plates, the monuments bring the experience of viewing our nation's most important documents to life.
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River County Quilt Show
Jacksonville High School • Jul 26 – Jul 27 @ 10AM
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Central Park Market
Central Park • Sep 05 @ 4PM
Join us at this year's Central Park Market, an event hosting 60+ vendors from central Illinois! Enjoy live music, entertainment, and local downtown businesses. Experience the…
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