Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Galleries
An extraordinary personal art collection was the reason John and Eleanor Mitchell planned a museum in rural southern Illinois. The museum was built to house the couple's collection of late 19th and early 20th Century American paintings and artifacts.
Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
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United Way Food Truck Festival
Downtown Mt. Vernon • Aug 24 @ 3PM
Come hungry, leave happy, and support a great cause!
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Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Sep 06 – Sep 08 @ 8AM
The Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair, a Southern Illinois tradition, is celebrating its 48th year!
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Southern IL Big Foot Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton • Sep 07 @ 8AM
Join us for guest speakers and all things Big Foot!
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Goldman-Kuenz Sculpture Park
Mount Vernon
A premier destinations for large-scale outdoor sculpture in the Midwest. We currently feature 73 sculptures, establishing the sculpture park as one of the largest in the…
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