The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum caps off its celebration of Black History Month by introducing a new short film recounting the exciting story of Robert Smalls, who used his wits and seamanship to lead 15 people on a daring escape from slavery. “Unsinkable Freedom” begins running at the museum on February 27, a […]

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will host Power of Place- An Illinois Road Scholar Presentation with Dr. Aaron Lawler.  The presentation will be on Saturday, March 7, at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center Auditorium. In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Lawler takes audiences on a unique tour of Illinois' most sacred and strange […]

The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.  

The breakfast will have Hartrich sausage, Krusteaz (Siemer Milling) pancakes, and eggs. There will also be a Kids Corner and other fun kids items. Our online auction will launch that morning as well.  If you would like to donate an item, stop by the Family Life Center in Newton or Effingham or call Linda at […]

As far as the escorted route: We will depart promptly at 1:45 p.m from QT gas station. From there, we will travel south on 3rd Street to Washington Avenue, continue to Jefferson Avenue, then proceed to Henrietta Street, Grove Avenue, and arrive at the school.