DAR supporting historic preservation at the Dana-Thomas House
Staff report
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Representatives of the Illinois State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a donation of $25,000 to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield in support of historic preservation at the Susan Lawrence Dana Cottage on the grounds of the site.
The cottage, located at 227 East Lawrence St. in Springfield, will serve as a library and education center where the public will be able to review the original drawings of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House – and the suffragist writings of Susan Lawrence Dana and other 19th Amendment suffragists. The Illinois State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution supports the restoration of the cottage and development of it as an educational center. Historic preservation is one of the mission
Illinois Caverns reopens after 10 years
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Colleen Callahan, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, cut the ceremonial ribbon dedicating the reopening of Illinois Caverns.Dominic GenettiShow MoreShow Less
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Various rock formations can be found inside the cave. Cooler temperatures also result in some condensation. Dominic GenettiShow MoreShow Less
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Illinois Caverns is back open.
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced State Historic Sites in Springfield will host a series of tours continuing through mid-November.
“This new initiative creates fun and educational outdoor experiences that will make meaningful connections between our guests and must-see museums and monuments,” said Von Bandy, director of the IDNR Office of Land Management.
Tours will be guided by history education interpreters from the IDNR Office of Land Management, with each tour ranging in duration from one to two hours. Reservations, which will be required, can be made through the IDNR website. The capacity of all experiences will be limited and follow health and safety guidelines outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health. All tours are free, and donations in support of local historic sites will be welcomed.
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