History in Paris, Illinois & More!
My parents eloped to Paris, Illinois in 1957. They married at the Edgar County courthouse. Today I toured this beautiful building. My friend…
Category: Arts & Culture
Art, sculpture, theater, plays, dance, museums, music
Virtual Tasting-Chamisal Vineyards
I wasn’t able to physically travel to San Luis Obispo. But, I was able to be part of a virtual wine tasting event…
A Day in Dwight!
Dwight, Illinois is in the northern sector of of the state. I have memories of flitting through it while traveling for the State…
Ulysses Grant’s Campsite
It is always neat to learn new history! Thanks to a press release on the Senior News & Times for Illinois I learned…
Civil War Soldier Boy – a Statue
I saw your solider statue today At the Cumberland Sugar Creek cemetery Where you stood so tall Your back against the sun. Boys,…