Category Archives: Celebrations

Sangamon County Fair

Posted on October 9, 2013 by editor

Corrected entry; see below — ed. What essentially was the first Sangamon County Fair was an exhibition held Oct. 22, 1835, under sponsorship of the Sangamon County Agricultural Society. Winners at the first show were: John Todd and J.M. Shackleford, … Continue reading →

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World War I Homecoming Celebration

Posted on October 3, 2013 by editor

Sangamon County honored its veterans of World War I with a daylong Homecoming Celebration on June 24, 1919. The event began with a parade that started in downtown Springfield and ended at Washington Park. The memorial service there was described … Continue reading →

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