August: StrawFest National Sculpting Competition
Historic Downtown Mt. Morris Illinois 61054
U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition
HISTORY & MYSTERY
Blackhawk Statue
1411 N. River Road, Oregon, IL
50-foot statue as a tribute to Native Americans located 125 feet about the Rock River
Chana School Museum Foundation
201 N. River Rd. Oregon, IL. 61061
Chana School is a Registered Historic Place in the Ogle County, Illinois, in the county seat of Oregon, Illinois. One of six Oregon sites listed…
Coliseum Museum
124 N. 4th St. Oregon, IL 61061
The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana is a non-profit cultural center located in the heart of Oregon.
Conover Square Mall
201 N. Second Street, Oregon, IL
This 125-year old piano factory has been converted into a 50,000 sq. ft. walkable indoor mall full of specialty shops, eateries, and novel attractions.
Eagles Nest Art Colony – Art Collection
300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061 (Inside Oregon Public Library)
The Oregon Public Library’s second-story art gallery’s collection features paintings and sculptures from the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony.
Franklin Creek Grist Mill
1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
The Grist Mill is the only mill still powered exclusively by water in Illinois!
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove IL 61031
The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 664-acre park. It has several large natural springs, including the largest in northern Illinois.
Iron Mike Fountain
Corner of Rt 2 and 64 in Oregon, IL
Iron Mike is an 1896 cast-iron fountain in the 400 Block of Washington Street in the city of Oregon, Illinois.
John Deere Historic Site
8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour, Dixon, IL 61021
The company John Deere founded has a presence around the world, but it all started in Grand Detour, Illinois!
Lorado Taft Campus
1414 N. River Road, Oregon, IL 61061
Located just outside the city of Oregon, Illinois, the Taft Campus has a rich history.
Margaret Fuller & Ganymede Spring
1141 N. River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061
Ganymede Spring is located along a path near the east bank of the Rock River.
Ogle Co. Fallen Soldiers Memorial
105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061
With the original County War Memorial in the background, in front of the Courthouse, this new Fallen Soldiers Memorial Monument was placed on the North…
Ogle Co. Historical Society & Ruby Nash Museum
111 North Sixth Street, Oregon IL 61061
The Ogle County Historical Society began in 1954 as a project of the Ogle County Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Ogle County Courthouse
105 S 5th St Oregon, IL 61061
The Ogle County Courthouse stands on a public square in the city’s downtown commercial district!
Oregon Depot Museum
401 Collins St. Oregon, Illinois 61061
At 5 o’clock in the morning of Saturday, November 10, 1893, the fire broke out. Despite efforts to save her, the first train depot to…
Oregon Park District
304 South 5th Street, PO Box 237, Oregon IL, 61061
The Oregon Park District is a park and recreation municipality in Oregon and covers approximately 102 square miles serving over 7000 residents.
Oregon Public Library
300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL
Oregon Public Library is a center for community enrichment and lifelong learning.
Oregon VFW Post 8739
1310 W. Washington St., Oregon, IL 61061
The mission of the VFW is to foster camaraderie among us veterans.
Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center
1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061
Home to The Strong Castle, extensive trails, a 9-hole Frisbee Golf course and Hammock City.
The Brick Road
Intersection of East Brick Road & North German Church Road
Built on the old Chicago and Iowa Trail, this road was the first state aid paved rural road in northern Illinois.
The Largest Tree in Illinois
5502 N. Silver Creek Road Mt. Morris Illinois 61054
Located within The Bald Hill Prairie Preserve
Ukulele Station America
1000 W Wasington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
Ukulele Station America is a unique and magical shop. We specialize in the sale of Ukuleles and Accessories. With over 100 ukes in stock!
