Lincoln trail in Carlinville IL
On a Sunday afternoon Keith and I took off for a drive. We wanted to wander, and found ourselves in Carlinville, Illinois. While…
Category: Civil War history
Historic walk around Lincoln’s Tomb
Travel is currently discouraged. Walking however is encouraged! So, I headed to nearby Oak Ridge Cemetery and went for a historic walk around…
Five Springfield IL Stops for Kids!
Check out these fun five Springfield Illinois stops! The grandkids and I had a few days last week to spend in Downtown Springfield.…
African American History Museum
This African American History Museum offers authentic stories about African-American life in Central Illinois. Located on Monument Avenue, my friend Suzette Starr and…
Pana’s Treasures
A couple years ago, my friend Annie and I started meeting once a month or so to get together and play local tourists.…