Sat., August 1st, 2026
Join us on this one-of-a-kind trip to Charleston, Illinois. Upon arrival you'll enjoy the festivities associated with the Butterfly Festival. We'll see natural resources, get expert advice and learn about habitats of butterflies. You might want to take a nature walk, watch kayak demonstrations and even get in a little shopping from local vendors. Lunch is on your own today from one of the many food truck vendors located here. Afternoon has us viewing Lincoln's Home, grave site and discovering the Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum. You'll enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum retracing debates of 1858. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through films, artifacts and audio.
