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- 1Dana-Thomas House to host 'Building for Wildlife' workshops▼Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site to host ‘Building for Wildlife’ workshops
The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois is scheduled to host 'Building for Wildlife' workshops, according to a local news report. The workshops are expected to focus on wildlife-friendly practices, though details on dates, registration and program content were not provided in the initial coverage.
- 2Historic Springfield African American church preserved through Drury partnership▼Historic Springfield African American church will live on with Drury
A historically significant African American church in Springfield will be preserved through an arrangement with Drury University, ensuring the congregation's landmark continues to serve the community rather than being lost to redevelopment. The agreement gives the building a future under the university's stewardship. Local coverage has highlighted the importance of saving a site tied to the city's Black history, with residents welcoming the outcome for a church that has long anchored the neighborhood.
- 3Jacksonville PorchFest 2026 Reveals Lineup for Free Springfield Festival●Jacksonville PorchFest 2026 announces lineup for free music festival in Historic Springfield
Organizers of Jacksonville PorchFest have announced the lineup for the 2026 edition of the free music festival, to be held in the city's Historic Springfield neighborhood. The annual event brings live performances to porches and stages across the district, drawing residents and visitors for a day of local and regional music at no cost to attendees.
- 4Drury celebrates 'second life' of historic Black church▼Drury celebrates ‘second life’ of historic Black church
Drury University is marking what it calls the 'second life' of a historic Black church, according to the Springfield Business Journal. The story highlights renewed recognition or preservation of a congregation with deep roots in Springfield's Black community. Details on the specific building, events or figures involved have not yet emerged beyond the university's framing of a revived chapter for the church.